Alkusha
Alkusha is a revenue village in Neturia block, Purulia district, West Bengal. It had a population of 663 in 122 households (Census 2011).
663 souls. 122 homes.
Neturia block, Purulia district, West Bengal.
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Alkusha today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹4,500Balarampur APMC · 28 Oct 2026
- Brinjal₹4,000Balarampur APMC · 28 Oct 2026
- Masur Dal₹9,800Balarampur APMC · 28 Oct 2026
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Alkusha is a village in Neturia block, Purulia district, West Bengal. At the 2011 Census it had 663 people in 122 households, with a literacy rate of 54.1%. It is administered by the Bhamuria gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 723121.
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Gram panchayat
Alkusha is in the Bhamuria gram panchayat.
Other villages in Bhamuria
- Bhamaria
- Bonra
- Nituria
- Hirakhun
- Baruipara
- Asanbani
- Nawada
- Kuthibari
- Dhangajor
- Gosaindi
- Sultandi
- Ranpur
- Murgabani
- Par Beliya (CT)
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Alkusha compares
By population, Alkusha ranks #46 of 110 inhabited villages in Neturia block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Alkusha had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Alkusha at a glance
Alkusha is a village of 663 people in 122 households (Census 2011) in Neturia block, Purulia district, West Bengal, the 46th of 110 inhabited villages in Neturia block by population. Literacy is 54.1%, 9.0 points below the block figure of 63.1%, and the sex ratio is 900 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 723121; the LGD village code is 330456.
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Key facts — Alkusha
Villages sharing pincode 723121
Other villages in Neturia block
View all 126 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 663Census 2011
- Male / female
- 349 / 314
- Households
- 122
- People per home
- 5.4
- Literacy rate
- 54.1%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Alkusha on the map
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Alkusha · 23.6557° N, 86.8209° E
Electoral profile
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Government jobs near Alkusha
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Essential services & places near Alkusha
Alkusha isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Neturia block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices572 in Purulia district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics85 in Purulia district
Hospital
Purulia-Barakar Road, Near Post office, Bartoria
Hospital
Sarbari More
Schools & anganwadis28 in Purulia district
- Nowada Primary School
School
Colleges & universities6 in Purulia district
- Career Building Private ITI
ITI / vocational institute
Government offices11 in Purulia district
Temples12 in Purulia district
- Baruipara Hanuman Temple
Temple
- Khuthibari Hari Temple
Temple
- Nowada Hanuman Temple
Temple
Churches3 in Purulia district
Mosques1 in Purulia district
Other places of worship6 in Purulia district
Place of worship
Transport52 in Purulia district
- Indian Oil
Petrol pump
Agriculture services1 in Purulia district
Community places20 in Purulia district
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People often ask about Alkusha
Where is Alkusha located?
Alkusha is a village in Neturia block of Purulia district, West Bengal, India.
Which district is Alkusha in?
Alkusha is in Purulia district of West Bengal.
Which gram panchayat does Alkusha belong to?
Alkusha comes under the Bhamuria gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Alkusha?
The pincode of Alkusha, Neturia, Purulia is 723121.
What is the population of Alkusha?
As per the 2011 Census, Alkusha had a population of 663 (349 males and 314 females).
How many households are there in Alkusha?
Alkusha had 122 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Alkusha?
The literacy rate of Alkusha was 54.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Alkusha?
Alkusha had 900 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Alkusha in?
Alkusha is in the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Alkusha?
Arup Chakraborty (All India Trinamool Congress) won the Bankura Lok Sabha seat, which includes Alkusha, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Alkusha in?
Alkusha is in the Raghunathpur assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Alkusha?
Mamoni Bauri (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Raghunathpur assembly seat, which includes Alkusha, in 2026.
What is the LGD code of Alkusha?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Alkusha is 330456 and its Census 2011 village code is 330456.
Which villages are near Alkusha?
Villages near Alkusha include Nituria (within ~15 km), Sarbari (within ~15 km), Chanch (within ~15 km), Patlabari (within ~15 km), Salanpur (within ~15 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Alkusha?
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 91.5 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Purulia district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 28 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) | Balarampur APMC | 4,000 | 5,000 | 4,500 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal | Balarampur APMC | 3,600 | 4,200 | 4,000 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal | Purulia APMC | 3,600 | 4,000 | 3,800 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Masur Dal · Masur Dal | Purulia APMC | 8,800 | 10,200 | 9,800 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Masur Dal · Masur Dal | Balarampur APMC | 8,900 | 11,000 | 9,800 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Mustard Oil · Mustard Oil | Purulia APMC | 18,900 | 19,500 | 19,200 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Mustard Oil | Balarampur APMC | 19,200 | 19,900 | 19,600 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Onion | Balarampur APMC | 4,500 | 5,000 | 4,800 | 28 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Alkusha's shops.
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
All villages near Alkusha →Compare Alkusha with… →All villages in Neturia →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
- DigiLocker ↗
- myScheme scheme finder ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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