Amritakhnda - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Amritakhnda is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.2 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Gouri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amritakhnda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amritakhnda is 309709. The village covers a total geographical area of 152.18 hectares and falls under the 733123 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Amritakhnda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raiganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Amritakhnda

According to the 2011 Census, Amritakhnda village had a total population of 636 people, including 318 males and 318 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.00%, with male literacy at 50.36% and female literacy at 41.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 455.

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

Nearby Villages of Amritakhnda

Amritakhnda 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 Amritakhnda

Public transport in the Amritakhnda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhitkia, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Amritakhnda is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amritakhnda

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

Health Facilities in Amritakhnda

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

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