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Āmta, India

West Bengal · India

Āmta is a small city in West Bengal, India with a population of 16,753. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
16,753 Population 277/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
57.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,800 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$1,800 median income, 5.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$12,000 home value, $35/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population16,753
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density277/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$1,800
Per Capita$1,600
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty18.5%

Housing

C+
Home Value$12,000
Rent$35
Housing Units6,701
Rent Burden28.7%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain57.5 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population16,753
Population Density277 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates22.5834°, 88.0104°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation57.5 inches (1,460 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,800
Median Age28.5 years

About Āmta

Āmta is a small city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 16,753. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Āmta has a population of 16,753 with a density of 277 people per square mile, spread across 60.6 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

16,753
Total Population
277
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
60.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Āmta vs India Average

The median household income in Āmta is $1,800, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,600 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $31, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 302 business establishments.

Income: Āmta vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,800
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,600
Avg Weekly Wage$31

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above India avg
Poverty Rate18.5%
49% above India avg
Establishments (County)302

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Āmta is $12,000, 96% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $35 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 6,701 total housing units in the city. 28.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$12,000
96% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$35
97% below India avg
Rent Burden28.7%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units6,701

Property Tax

Climate in Āmta

Āmta has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (31.2°C), the coldest is Jan (19.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1871 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.8°C / 68°F 14.2° / 25.4° 17.5
Feb 23.6°C / 74°F 17.8° / 29.3° 23.6
Mar 28.2°C / 83°F 22.7° / 33.7° 34.7
Apr 30.6°C / 87°F 25.8° / 35.5° 55.1
May 31.2°C / 88°F 26.8° / 35.6° 137.1
Jun 30.8°C / 87°F 27.2° / 34.3° 283.1
Jul 29.7°C / 85°F 26.8° / 32.6° 384.1
Aug 29.4°C / 85°F 26.5° / 32.2° 363.7
Sep 29.4°C / 85°F 26.3° / 32.5° 340.1
Oct 28.3°C / 83°F 24.4° / 32.2° 196.4
Nov 25.2°C / 77°F 20.1° / 30.2° 29.4
Dec 21.2°C / 70°F 15.6° / 26.7° 6.2
Āmta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above India avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area60.6 sq mi (156.9 km²)
Population Density277/sq mi
Coordinates22.5834°N, 88.0104°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.97"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 8, 2020.

May 26, 2019 18 km W of B?nkura, India M4.7 134 km
May 16, 1993 17 km SSW of B?nkura, India M4.6 120 km
Sep 28, 1994 9 km SE of Krishnanagar, India M4.6 100 km
Sep 24, 1996 5 km W of Bagul?, India M4.6 103 km
Aug 6, 2013 9 km NE of Sh?ntipur, India M4.5 95 km
Feb 6, 2008 16 km NW of Beli?tor, India M4.3 132 km
Apr 16, 2001 16 km SSE of S?tkhira, Bangladesh M4.3 117 km
Jan 5, 2009 10 km NE of Nagarukhra, India M4.2 86 km
Jun 1, 2013 22 km NE of Kultali, India M4.1 85 km
Apr 8, 2020 22 km NNW of B?nkura, India M4.0 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Yaas (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Yaas Category 1 255 km
2020 Amphan Category 2 65 km
2019 Fani Category 4 158 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 3 125 km
2009 Aila Category 1 111 km
2007 Sidr Category 4 197 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 210 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 287 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 134 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
March 80°F (27°C) 1.1 in
April 86°F (30°C) 1.8 in
May 87°F (31°C) 4.2 in Warmest
June 86°F (30°C) 9.7 in
July 84°F (29°C) 12.0 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 11.5 in
September 84°F (29°C) 10.6 in
October 82°F (28°C) 4.4 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest

Āmta has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 67°F in January to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.0") and December the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Āmta

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
MY RADIO DJ - MP3
AIR Akashvani Maitree Kolkata - UNKNOWN
OakyLP - AAC

Libraries in Āmta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anirban Sangha Pathagar0.0
Bipin Bihari Singh Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Āmta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Janai Baazar

Clinics in Āmta

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Amalendu Ghosh
Star Nursing Home

Train Stations in Āmta

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amta

Banks in Āmta

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Indian Bank
Paschim Banga Gramin Bank

Airports Near Āmta

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International AirportCCULarge Airport
Barrackpore Air Force Station-Small Airport
Behala Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Āmta

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Khila Post Office

Treatment Centers in Āmta

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Arti Nursing Home
Arti Nursing Home
Blue Bell Nursing Home
Blue- View Nursing Home
Care and Cure Nursing Home
Green View Clinic Pvt Ltd
Ideal Clinic and Hospital (Pvt) Ltd
Sebayan Nursing Services Pvt. Ltd.

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Āmta

What is the population of Āmta?

Āmta has a population of 16,753 residents and is located in India. The population density is 277 people per square mile, spread across 60.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Āmta expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,800, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $12,000 (96% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $35 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Āmta?

Āmta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.5 inches.

How is the job market in Āmta?

The unemployment rate in Āmta is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $31. There are 302 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Āmta?

The median home value in Āmta is $12,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $35.

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