Amarpur - Shikarpur, Bulandshahr

Amarpur is a village situated in the Shikarpur tehsil of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shikarpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bulandshahr. Amarpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amarpur is 121423. The village covers a total geographical area of 278.01 hectares and falls under the 203396 pincode. Pahasu is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Amarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Amarpur village had a total population of 2,320 people, including 1,256 males and 1,064 females, living in 406 households. The sex ratio was 847 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.80%, with male literacy at 82.89% and female literacy at 41.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 447.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Amarpur

Public transport in the Amarpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Danwar, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pahasu to Amarpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bulandshahr to Amarpur is about 30 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:

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:

FAQs about Amarpur