Amril Village - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Amril is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.9 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Chingishpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amril village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amril is 311344. The village covers a total geographical area of 99.87 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Amril village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balurghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Amril

As per Census 2011, Amril village has a total population of 329 people, consisting of 161 males and 168 females. The village has 83 households and a sex ratio of 1,043 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 231 literate and 98 illiterate residents. Additionally, 40 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 118 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Amril are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 329 161 168
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 35 13 22
Scheduled Castes (SC) 40 19 21
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 118 56 62
Literate Population 231 129 102
Illiterate Population 98 32 66

Nearby Villages of Amril

Amril 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
SantaraSouth0.95 km
GopalpurEast0.98 km
AlipurWest1.09 km
Purba HariharpurNorth1.19 km
ChilimbadNorth-West1.21 km
BamanhatiSouth-West1.36 km
Chak FaridEast1.55 km
BangalipurSouth1.63 km
KalihaNorth-West1.76 km
Dakshin ChakalamSouth-West1.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amril

Amril is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.2 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Amril is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Amril is about 15.4 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amril

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Amril

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Amril

Where is Amril located?

Amril village is located in Balurghat Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Amril?

The Gram Panchayat of Amril is Chingishpur.

What is the pincode of Amril?

The pincode of Amril is 733103.

What is the population of Amril?

Amril has a total population of 329, including 161 males and 168 females.

How many households are there in Amril?

There are 83 households in Amril.

What is the literacy rate in Amril?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amril is 70.21%. Male literacy is 80.12% and female literacy is 60.71%.