Amankandia - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Amankandia is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 24.5 km from Gaighata and around 37.3 km from Barasat. Dharmapur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amankandia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amankandia is 322680. The village covers a total geographical area of 164.65 hectares and falls under the 743249 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Amankandia

According to the 2011 Census, Amankandia village had a total population of 1,965 people, including 995 males and 970 females, living in 466 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.56%, with male literacy at 91.99% and female literacy at 77.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,692.

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

Nearby Villages of Amankandia

Amankandia 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 Amankandia

Public transport in the Amankandia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Madanpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Amankandia is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Amankandia is about 37.3 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amankandia

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

Health Facilities in Amankandia

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

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