Amba - Anupshahr, Bulandshahr

Amba is a village situated in the Anupshahr tehsil of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anupshahr and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Bulandshahr. Amba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amba is 121139. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.13 hectares and falls under the 203390 pincode. Anupshahr is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Amba village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Debai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bulandshahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Amba

As per Census 2011, Amba village has a total population of 1,001 people, consisting of 528 males and 473 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 158 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 445 literate and 556 illiterate residents. Additionally, 692 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Amba are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,001528473
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1589167
Scheduled Castes (SC)692364328
Literate Population445284161
Illiterate Population556244312

Nearby Villages of Amba

Amba 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)
PagaunaNorth-East1.27 km
ShahjahanpurNorth1.44 km
KhushalgarhEast1.45 km
AnchoraSouth1.51 km
MalakpurWest2.00 km
Begampur Urf JairampurSouth-West2.08 km
SunanaNorth-West2.20 km
DugrauNorth2.37 km
KubariEast2.38 km
RoopvasSouth-East2.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amba

Amba is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rajghat Narora, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anupshahr to Amba is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bulandshahr to Amba is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amba

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

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

Health Facilities in Amba

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Amba 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 Amba

Where is Amba located?

Amba village is located in Anupshahr Tehsil, Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Amba?

Amba is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Amba?

The pincode of Amba is 203390.

What is the population of Amba?

Amba has a total population of 1,001, including 528 males and 473 females.

How many households are there in Amba?

There are 154 households in Amba.

What is the literacy rate in Amba?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amba is 44.46%. Male literacy is 53.79% and female literacy is 34.04%.