Amghata Village Overview
Amghata is a village in Sonamukhi tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 1.1 km from Sonamukhi tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Dhansimla is the Gram Panchayat for Amghata village.
The sections below provide essential information about Amghata 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 Amghata is 327445. The village covers a geographical area of 48.21 hectares and has a pincode of 722207. Sonamukhi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Location Map of Amghata
Population & Demographics of Amghata
This section provides population and demographic details of Amghata village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 103 | 52 | 51 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 103 | 52 | 51 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 39 | 24 | 15 |
| Illiterate Population | 64 | 28 | 36 |
Key population details of Amghata village are given below:
- Amghata village is a very small village with a total population of around 103, including approximately 52 males and 51 females, with a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 103 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Amghata village is low, with a literacy rate of about 37.86%.
- There are around 22 households in Amghata village.
Transport & Connectivity of Amghata
Transport facilities help residents of Amghata 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 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Amghata
The following villages are located close to Amghata 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 Amghata
- Where is Amghata located?
- Amghata village is located in Sonamukhi Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Amghata?
- The Gram Panchayat of Amghata is Dhansimla (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Amghata?
- The pincode of Amghata is 722207.
- What is the population of Amghata?
- Amghata has a total population of 103, including 52 males and 51 females.
- How many households are there in Amghata?
- There are 22 households in Amghata.
- What is the literacy rate in Amghata?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amghata is 37.86%. Male literacy is 46.15% and female literacy is 29.41%.