Antal - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Antal is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 40.6 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Basuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Antal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Antal is 310700. The village covers a total geographical area of 105.65 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Antal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kumarganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Antal

According to the 2011 Census, Antal village had a total population of 507 people, including 254 males and 253 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.24%, with male literacy at 46.08% and female literacy at 40.53%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 507.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Antal

Antal 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 Antal

Antal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Malancha, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Antal is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Antal is about 40.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Antal

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

Health Facilities in Antal

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

FAQs about Antal