Amba - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Amba is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 35.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Mollarpur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amba is 316529. The village covers a total geographical area of 135.18 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Amba village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Amba

According to the 2011 Census, Amba village had a total population of 1,430 people, including 715 males and 715 females, living in 339 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.20%, with male literacy at 82.32% and female literacy at 64.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 778, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 130.

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

Nearby Villages of Amba

Amba 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 Amba

Amba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mallarpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Amba is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Amba is about 35.5 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 Amba

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

Health Facilities in Amba

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

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