Amritapur - Murarai - II, Birbhum

Amritapur is a village situated in the Murarai - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paikar and around 89.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Amdole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amritapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amritapur is 316085. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.12 hectares and falls under the 731221 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Amritapur 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 Amritapur

According to the 2011 Census, Amritapur village had a total population of 372 people, including 187 males and 185 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.25%, with male literacy at 63.06% and female literacy at 44.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 287.

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

Nearby Villages of Amritapur

Amritapur 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 Amritapur

Amritapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Banshlai Bridge, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Amritapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Amritapur is about 89.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amritapur

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

Health Facilities in Amritapur

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

FAQs about Amritapur