Amshol Village Overview
Amshol is a village in Sonamukhi tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 6.1 km from Sonamukhi tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Dhulai is the Gram Panchayat for Amshol village.
The sections below provide essential information about Amshol 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 Amshol is 327457. The village covers a geographical area of 121.47 hectares and has a pincode of 722207. Sonamukhi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Location Map of Amshol
Population & Demographics of Amshol
This section provides population and demographic details of Amshol village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,389 | 733 | 656 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 219 | 124 | 95 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 135 | 68 | 67 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 942 | 545 | 397 |
| Illiterate Population | 447 | 188 | 259 |
Key population details of Amshol village are given below:
- Amshol village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,389, including approximately 733 males and 656 females, with a sex ratio of 894 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 135 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Amshol village is good, with a literacy rate of about 67.82%.
- There are around 281 households in Amshol village.
Transport & Connectivity of Amshol
Transport facilities help residents of Amshol 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 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Amshol
The following villages are located close to Amshol 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 Amshol
- Where is Amshol located?
- Amshol village is located in Sonamukhi Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Amshol?
- The Gram Panchayat of Amshol is Dhulai (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Amshol?
- The pincode of Amshol is 722207.
- What is the population of Amshol?
- Amshol has a total population of 1,389, including 733 males and 656 females.
- How many households are there in Amshol?
- There are 281 households in Amshol.
- What is the literacy rate in Amshol?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amshol is 67.82%. Male literacy is 74.35% and female literacy is 60.52%.