Amnan - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Amnan is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.1 km from Polba and around 13.7 km from Chinsura. Amnan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amnan is 325173. The village covers a total geographical area of 286.39 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Amnan

According to the 2011 Census, Amnan village had a total population of 2,282 people, including 1,177 males and 1,105 females, living in 540 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.19%, with male literacy at 84.65% and female literacy at 67.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 803, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 213.

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

Nearby Villages of Amnan

Amnan 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 Amnan

Amnan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hooghly, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Amnan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Amnan is about 13.7 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amnan

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

Health Facilities in Amnan

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

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