Amba Village Overview
Amba is a village in Mayureswar I tehsil of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It lies about 4.3 km from Mollarpur tehsil headquarters and around 35.5 km from Suri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Mollarpur I is the Gram Panchayat for Amba village.
The sections below provide essential information about Amba 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 Amba is 316529. The village covers a geographical area of 135.18 hectares and has a pincode of 731216. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Amba
Population & Demographics of Amba
This section provides population and demographic details of Amba village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,430 | 715 | 715 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 165 | 93 | 72 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 778 | 382 | 396 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 130 | 61 | 69 |
| Literate Population | 926 | 512 | 414 |
| Illiterate Population | 504 | 203 | 301 |
Key population details of Amba village are given below:
- Amba village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,430, including approximately 715 males and 715 females, with a sex ratio of 1000 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 778 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 130 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Amba village is good, with a literacy rate of about 64.76%.
- There are around 339 households in Amba village.
Transport & Connectivity of Amba
Transport facilities help residents of Amba 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 village |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Amba
The following villages are located close to Amba 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 Amba
- Where is Amba located?
- Amba village is located in Mayureswar I Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Amba?
- The Gram Panchayat of Amba is Mollarpur I (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Amba?
- The pincode of Amba is 731216.
- What is the population of Amba?
- Amba has a total population of 1,430, including 715 males and 715 females.
- How many households are there in Amba?
- There are 339 households in Amba.
- What is the literacy rate in Amba?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amba is 64.76%. Male literacy is 71.61% and female literacy is 57.90%.