Amdanga - Chakdah, Nadia

Amdanga is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 44.9 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Silinda-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amdanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amdanga is 322273. The village covers a total geographical area of 77.63 hectares and falls under the 741223 pincode. Chakda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Amdanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chakdaha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Amdanga

According to the 2011 Census, Amdanga village had a total population of 1,037 people, including 519 males and 518 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.74%, with male literacy at 83.37% and female literacy at 70.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 281, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 352.

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

Nearby Villages of Amdanga

Amdanga 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 Amdanga

Amdanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Payradanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakda to Amdanga is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Amdanga is about 44.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amdanga

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

Health Facilities in Amdanga

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

FAQs about Amdanga