Amdahara - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Amdahara is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 39.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kankalitala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amdahara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amdahara is 317810. The village covers a total geographical area of 157.03 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Amdahara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Amdahara

According to the 2011 Census, Amdahara village had a total population of 1,122 people, including 582 males and 540 females, living in 264 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.26%, with male literacy at 72.35% and female literacy at 51.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 476, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 333.

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

Nearby Villages of Amdahara

Amdahara 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 Amdahara

Amdahara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kopai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Amdahara is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Amdahara is about 39.8 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 Amdahara

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

Health Facilities in Amdahara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Amdahara village are given below:

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