Amre - Domjur, Howrah

Amre is a village situated in the Domjur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.4 km from Domjur and around 9.4 km from Howrah. Kolora-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amre village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amre is 332791. The village covers a total geographical area of 55.48 hectares and falls under the 711411 pincode. Howra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Amre

According to the 2011 Census, Amre village had a total population of 1,136 people, including 572 males and 564 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.83%, with male literacy at 84.07% and female literacy at 61.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 786.

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

Nearby Villages of Amre

Amre 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 Amre

Amre is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sankrall, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Howra to Amre is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Amre is about 9.4 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amre

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

Health Facilities in Amre

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

FAQs about Amre