Amadpur - Goghat - I, Hooghly

Amadpur is a village situated in the Goghat - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16 km from Goghat and around 84.4 km from Chinsura. Goghat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amadpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amadpur is 324091. The village covers a total geographical area of 192.58 hectares and falls under the 712614 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Amadpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Amadpur

As per Census 2011, Amadpur village has a total population of 1,001 people, consisting of 511 males and 490 females. The village has 235 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 100 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 713 literate and 288 illiterate residents. Additionally, 303 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 104 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Amadpur

Amadpur 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 Amadpur

Public transport in the Amadpur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Amadpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Amadpur is about 84.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amadpur

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

Health Facilities in Amadpur

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

FAQs about Amadpur