Amarpur Bela - Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar

Amarpur Bela is a village situated in the Anandpur Sahib tehsil of Rupnagar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anandpur Sahib and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Rupnagar. Amarpur Bela village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amarpur Bela is 038425. The village covers a total geographical area of 201 hectares and falls under the 140117 pincode. Anandpur Sahib is the nearest town.

Amarpur Bela village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rupnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Anandpur Sahib Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Amarpur Bela

According to the 2011 Census, Amarpur Bela village had a total population of 361 people, including 179 males and 182 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.78%, with male literacy at 82.91% and female literacy at 72.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121.

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 Population361179182
Child Population (0–6 yrs)462125
Scheduled Castes (SC)1216160
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population245131114
Illiterate Population1164868

Nearby Villages of Amarpur Bela

Amarpur Bela 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)
BalowalNorth-East1.37 km
MothapurSouth-West1.46 km
LodipurNorth1.81 km
BurajNorth-East1.95 km
GobindpurWest2.24 km
JhinjriSouth2.29 km
Mehndali KalanNorth-East2.54 km
MawaWest2.76 km
MukariSouth-West2.82 km
LasariSouth-West3.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amarpur Bela

Amarpur Bela is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Anandpur Sahib, while the nearest airport is Shimla Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.7 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 Rupnagar to Amarpur Bela is about 31 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 Bela

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

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

Health Facilities in Amarpur Bela

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 Bela village are given below:

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

FAQs about Amarpur Bela

Where is Amarpur Bela located?

Amarpur Bela village is located in Anandpur Sahib Tehsil, Rupnagar district, Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Amarpur Bela?

Amarpur Bela is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Amarpur Bela?

The pincode of Amarpur Bela is 140117.

What is the population of Amarpur Bela?

Amarpur Bela had a total population of 361, including 179 males and 182 females.

How many households are there in Amarpur Bela?

Amarpur Bela had 64 households.

What is the literacy rate in Amarpur Bela?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amarpur Bela was 77.78%. Male literacy was 82.91% and female literacy was 72.61%.