Arambagh

Arambag is a town with a municipality in Hooghly district in the state of West Bengal, India. It is the headquarters of Arambag subdivision.GeographyArambag is located at. It has an average elevation of 15 metres (118 feet). The town is situated on the link Road (state highway-2) 81 km north-west of Kolkata. It is located on the bank of the Dwarakeswar River.DemographicsAs per 2011 Census of India Arambag had a total population of 66,175 of which 33,443 (51%) were males and 32,732 (49%) were females. Population below 6 years was 6,522. The total number of literates in Arambag was 48,338 (81.03 % of the population over 6 years).India census, Arambag had a population of 66,175. Males constitute 62% of the population and females 38%. Arambag has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 79% male literacy and 58% of female literacy. 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.Police stationArambagh police station has jurisdiction over Arambag municipal area and Arambagh CD Block.CD Block HQThe headquarters of Arambagh CD Block are located at Arambag.ClimateThe maximum temperature during summer rises up to 42 °C while minimum temperature during winter comes down to 8 °C. Average annual rainfall is 1600 millimetres.EconomicsThis is a rice and potato agricultural area with several rice mills and cold storages.