Samantakhanda - Goghat - II, Hooghly

Samantakhanda is a village situated in the Goghat - II subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.7 km from Goghat and around 91.7 km from Chinsura. Bengai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samantakhanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samantakhanda is 324120. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.23 hectares and falls under the 712611 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Samantakhanda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Samantakhanda

As per Census 2011, Samantakhanda village has a total population of 2,973 people, consisting of 1,520 males and 1,453 females. The village has 657 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 268 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,091 literate and 882 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,331 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 101 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Samantakhanda

Samantakhanda 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 Samantakhanda

Samantakhanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Piardoba, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Samantakhanda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Samantakhanda is about 91.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samantakhanda

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

Health Facilities in Samantakhanda

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

FAQs about Samantakhanda