Amar

Amar is a village located in Burdwan I subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.2km away from sub-district headquarter Burdwan. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Amar village. As per 2009 stats, Saraitikar is the gram panchayat of Amar village.

Here you can discover what makes Amar unique in its vibrant Burdwan I-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Amar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Amar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Amar is 320037. The village spans a total geographical area of 486.82 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713141. Burdwan is nearest town to Amar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Amar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Burdwan Uttar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Amar

Population of Amar

According to the 2011 Census, Amar has a total population of about 3,376, with approximately 1,732 males and 1,644 females. The sex ratio is around 949 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 346 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 867 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 299. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.34%, with male literacy at about 70.38% and female literacy near 60.04%. There are around 790 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Amar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Amar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Amar. As per the 2011 stats, Amar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Amar

Knowing the nearby villages of Amar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Amar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Amar