Amgaon - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Amgaon is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 45.5 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Gangarampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amgaon is 310647. The village covers a total geographical area of 163.55 hectares and falls under the 733142 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Amgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Amgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Amgaon village had a total population of 919 people, including 479 males and 440 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.87%, with male literacy at 92.31% and female literacy at 72.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 418.

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

Nearby Villages of Amgaon

Amgaon 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 Amgaon

Public transport in the Amgaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Amgaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Amgaon is about 45.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amgaon

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

Health Facilities in Amgaon

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

FAQs about Amgaon