Amtali - Gosaba, South 24 Parganas

Amtali is a village situated in the Gosaba subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 24 km from Gosaba and around 90.2 km from Alipore. Amtali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amtali is 335123. The village covers a total geographical area of 711.08 hectares and falls under the 743370 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 101 km away.

Amtali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Amtali

According to the 2011 Census, Amtali village had a total population of 5,660 people, including 2,871 males and 2,789 females, living in 1,351 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.19%, with male literacy at 87.62% and female literacy at 70.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5,313, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 184.

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

Nearby Villages of Amtali

Amtali 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 Amtali

Amtali 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 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Amtali is about 101 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Amtali is about 90.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amtali

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

Health Facilities in Amtali

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

FAQs about Amtali