Amarpur - Dhanarua, Patna

Amarpur is a village situated in the Dhanarua subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanarua and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Bahrampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amarpur is 246042. The village covers a total geographical area of 144 hectares and falls under the 804451 pincode. Masaurhi is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Amarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Amarpur village had a total population of 1,713 people, including 914 males and 799 females, living in 279 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.06%, with male literacy at 43.95% and female literacy at 25.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 231.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,713914799
Child Population (0–6 yrs)281154127
Scheduled Castes (SC)231125106
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population502334168
Illiterate Population1,211580631

Nearby Villages of Amarpur

Amarpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PiprawanSouth-West1.05 km
ArmarSouth1.11 km
BijpuraNorth-West1.46 km
Barhai BighaSouth-East1.63 km
HarbanspurNorth-East1.97 km
WalipurWest2.00 km
BishunpurSouth2.10 km
KorawanEast2.18 km
BahrampurWest2.32 km
Masarh NisfSouth2.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amarpur

Amarpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Junair Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Masaurhi to Amarpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Amarpur is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amarpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Amarpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Amarpur

Where is Amarpur located?

Amarpur village is located in Dhanarua Subdivision, Patna district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Amarpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Amarpur is Bahrampur.

What is the pincode of Amarpur?

The pincode of Amarpur is 804451.

What is the population of Amarpur?

Amarpur had a total population of 1,713, including 914 males and 799 females.

How many households are there in Amarpur?

Amarpur had 279 households.

What is the literacy rate in Amarpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amarpur was 35.06%. Male literacy was 43.95% and female literacy was 25.00%.