Amria - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Amria is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.6 km from Polba and around 27.5 km from Chinsura. Babnan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amria is 325262. The village covers a total geographical area of 109.8 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Amria

According to the 2011 Census, Amria village had a total population of 1,228 people, including 616 males and 612 females, living in 279 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.65%, with male literacy at 89.75% and female literacy at 81.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 434, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Amria

Amria 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 Amria

Public transport in the Amria is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandanpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Amria is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Amria is about 27.5 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amria

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

Health Facilities in Amria

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

FAQs about Amria