Location & Surroundings
Āmta is a town in West Bengal, India with 16,753 inhabitants, at 12 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gobindapur, 8 km to the east. The national capital New Delhi is about 1275 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Behala Airport, 30 km away.
Overview
Amta is census town in Howrah district, West Bengal.
It is located in Amta I community development block, India.
The population is about 16,699 (2011).
Basic Data
- Country India
- Located in Amta I community development block
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
22° 35' 0" N, 88° 0' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 12 m
- Timezone Asia/Kolkata
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Population 16,753
- Pop. Density 5,265 p/km²
- Built-up 7.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Rupee (INR)
- Phone Prefix +91
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:12
- Sunrise 05:27
- Sunset 17:31
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Amta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Amta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 31.3 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 480 W/m2.
Temperature
25.0 C
Wind
1.5 m/s S (162 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,007.6 hPa
Clouds
65 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 25.0 | 1.5 | 162 | 96 | 1,007.6 | - / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.3 | 2.3 | 205 | 64 | 1,007.2 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 98 | 480.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.6 | 2.4 | 201 | 78 | 1,004.3 | 0.53 / 0.74 | 94 | 319.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 2.6 | 209 | 90 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 1.6 | 254 | 91 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.5 | 2.9 | 318 | 60 | 1,006.7 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 26 | 547.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.2 | 2.7 | 334 | 75 | 1,005.6 | 0.14 / 0.27 | 66 | 399.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.8 | 2.9 | 336 | 80 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.2 | 2.9 | 334 | 82 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.8 | 3.5 | 324 | 55 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 548.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.8 | 1.9 | 28 | 65 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 537.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.8 | 0.7 | 259 | 68 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.1 | 2.5 | 327 | 77 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Amta?
Now 25.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 31.3 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 480 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Amta today?
Sunrise around 05:27 and sunset around 17:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Amta?
Local time is 15:12. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Amta?
Amta is a populated place.
How many people live in Amta?
Population about 16,753.
What is the elevation of Amta?
DEM 12 m.
Where is Amta located?
It is at 22.58344, 88.01039 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Amta in?
It is in India.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
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- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Amta