Amgaon

Amgaon is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 3.1km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 45.5km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Gangarampur is the gram panchayat of Amgaon village.

Here you can discover what makes Amgaon unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Amgaon’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Amgaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Amgaon is 310647. The village spans a total geographical area of 163.55 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Amgaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Amgaon village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Amgaon

Population of Amgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Amgaon has a total population of about 919, with approximately 479 males and 440 females. The sex ratio is around 918 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 96 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 4 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 418. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.21%, with male literacy at about 82.67% and female literacy near 65.00%. There are around 235 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Amgaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Amgaon

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Amgaon. As per the 2011 stats, Amgaon had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Amgaon

Knowing the nearby villages of Amgaon helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Amgaon.

Frequently Asked Questions about Amgaon