Samta - Arambag, Hooghly

Samta is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.2 km from Arambag and around 69 km from Chinsura. Arandi-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samta is 324368. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.8 hectares and falls under the 712415 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Samta

According to the 2011 Census, Samta village had a total population of 1,110 people, including 581 males and 529 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.31%, with male literacy at 92.06% and female literacy at 84.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Samta

Samta 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 Samta

Samta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Samta is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Samta is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samta

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

Health Facilities in Samta

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

FAQs about Samta