Amdol - Murarai - II, Birbhum

Amdol is a village situated in the Murarai - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paikar and around 94.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Amdole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amdol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amdol is 316089. The village covers a total geographical area of 635.84 hectares and falls under the 731221 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Amdol village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Murarai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Amdol

According to the 2011 Census, Amdol village had a total population of 5,976 people, including 3,069 males and 2,907 females, living in 1,477 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.23%, with male literacy at 47.37% and female literacy at 38.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,649.

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

Nearby Villages of Amdol

Amdol 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 Amdol

Amdol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajgram, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Amdol is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Amdol is about 94.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amdol

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

Health Facilities in Amdol

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

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