Amb Village Overview
Amb is a village in Dera Gopipur tehsil of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. It lies about 56 km from Dharmsala district headquarters. Dera Gopipur is the tehsil headquarters. As per available records (2009), Paisa Khas is the Gram Panchayat for Amb village.
The sections below provide essential information about Amb village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Amb is 010407. The village covers a geographical area of 41.13 hectares and has a pincode of 177101. Dera Gopipur is the nearest town.
Location Map of Amb
Population & Demographics of Amb
This section provides population and demographic details of Amb village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 144 | 69 | 75 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 118 | 58 | 60 |
| Illiterate Population | 26 | 11 | 15 |
Key population details of Amb village are given below:
- Amb village is a very small village with a total population of around 144, including approximately 69 males and 75 females, with a sex ratio of 1086 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 13 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Amb village is high, with a literacy rate of about 81.94%.
- There are around 36 households in Amb village.
Transport & Connectivity of Amb
Transport facilities help residents of Amb village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Amb
The following villages are located close to Amb and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Amb
- Where is Amb located?
- Amb village is located in Dera Gopipur Tehsil, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Amb?
- The Gram Panchayat of Amb is Paisa Khas (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Amb?
- The pincode of Amb is 177101.
- What is the population of Amb?
- Amb has a total population of 144, including 69 males and 75 females.
- How many households are there in Amb?
- There are 36 households in Amb.
- What is the literacy rate in Amb?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amb is 81.94%. Male literacy is 84.06% and female literacy is 80.00%.