Amkola - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Amkola is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.8 km from Gaighata and around 36.6 km from Barasat. Ichapur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amkola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amkola is 322700. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.94 hectares and falls under the 743249 pincode. Gobardanga is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Amkola 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 Amkola

According to the 2011 Census, Amkola village had a total population of 3,175 people, including 1,616 males and 1,559 females, living in 801 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.13%, with male literacy at 92.53% and female literacy at 83.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 517, 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 Amkola

Amkola 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 Amkola

Amkola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Simurali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobardanga to Amkola is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Amkola is about 36.6 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 Amkola

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

Health Facilities in Amkola

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

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