Paschim Amarpur - Goghat - II, Hooghly

Paschim Amarpur is a village situated in the Goghat - II subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.3 km from Goghat and around 89.5 km from Chinsura. Kamarpukur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paschim Amarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paschim Amarpur is 324162. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.18 hectares and falls under the 712612 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Paschim Amarpur

As per Census 2011, Paschim Amarpur village has a total population of 1,106 people, consisting of 560 males and 546 females. The village has 250 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 886 literate and 220 illiterate residents. Additionally, 359 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 149 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Paschim Amarpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Paschim Amarpur

Paschim Amarpur 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 Paschim Amarpur

Paschim Amarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bogri Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Paschim Amarpur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Paschim Amarpur is about 89.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paschim Amarpur

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

Health Facilities in Paschim Amarpur

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

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