Samanti - Panchla, Howrah

Samanti is a village situated in the Panchla subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from Panchla and around 21.6 km from Howrah. Banharishpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samanti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samanti is 332880. The village covers a total geographical area of 258.67 hectares and falls under the 711322 pincode. Amta is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Samanti

According to the 2011 Census, Samanti village had a total population of 3,580 people, including 1,854 males and 1,726 females, living in 779 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.07%, with male literacy at 78.90% and female literacy at 68.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,415, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) 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 Samanti

Samanti 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 Samanti

Samanti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chengel, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amta to Samanti is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Samanti is about 21.6 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 Samanti

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

Health Facilities in Samanti

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

FAQs about Samanti