Amgaon - Arambag, Hooghly

Amgaon is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.1 km from Arambag and around 59.2 km from Chinsura. Harinkhola-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amgaon is 324351. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.49 hectares and falls under the 712415 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Amgaon

As per Census 2011, Amgaon village has a total population of 4,022 people, consisting of 2,026 males and 1,996 females. The village has 860 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 496 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,850 literate and 1,172 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,003 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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

Amgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Amgaon is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Amgaon is about 59.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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