Amratala - Basanti, South 24 Parganas

Amratala is a village situated in the Basanti subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.1 km from Sonakhali and around 61.6 km from Alipore. Uttar Mokamberia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amratala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amratala is 335074. The village covers a total geographical area of 315.08 hectares and falls under the 743312 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Amratala

According to the 2011 Census, Amratala village had a total population of 1,962 people, including 1,002 males and 960 females, living in 416 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.00%, with male literacy at 72.52% and female literacy at 56.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 491, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 349.

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

Nearby Villages of Amratala

Amratala 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 Amratala

Amratala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Canning, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Amratala is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Amratala is about 61.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amratala

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

Health Facilities in Amratala

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

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