Amritakhanda - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Amritakhanda is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.9 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Amritakhand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amritakhanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amritakhanda is 311327. The village covers a total geographical area of 215.58 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Amritakhanda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balurghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Amritakhanda

As per Census 2011, Amritakhanda village has a total population of 2,863 people, consisting of 1,461 males and 1,402 females. The village has 718 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 245 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,988 literate and 875 illiterate residents. Additionally, 972 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 580 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Amritakhanda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Amritakhanda

Amritakhanda is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Amritakhanda

Amritakhanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 3.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Amritakhanda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Amritakhanda is about 5.5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amritakhanda

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Amritakhanda village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Amritakhanda

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Amritakhanda village are given below:

FAQs about Amritakhanda