Amdhara - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Amdhara is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 49.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Singhee serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amdhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amdhara is 317879. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.77 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Amdhara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Amdhara

According to the 2011 Census, Amdhara village had a total population of 819 people, including 415 males and 404 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.24%, with male literacy at 70.88% and female literacy at 57.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 375.

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

Nearby Villages of Amdhara

Amdhara 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 Amdhara

Amdhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bhedia, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Amdhara is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Amdhara is about 49.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amdhara

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

Health Facilities in Amdhara

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

FAQs about Amdhara