Amarpur - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Amarpur is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.1 km from Khanakul and around 79.2 km from Chinsura. Rammohan-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amarpur is 325884. The village covers a total geographical area of 71.48 hectares and falls under the 712406 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Amarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Amarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Amarpur village had a total population of 809 people, including 412 males and 397 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.42%, with male literacy at 75.68% and female literacy at 54.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 482.

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

Nearby Villages of Amarpur

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 Amarpur

Amarpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Amarpur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Amarpur is about 79.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amarpur

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

Health Facilities in 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 Amarpur village are given below:

FAQs about Amarpur