Ambere - Shyampur - I, Howrah

Ambere is a village situated in the Shyampur - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.1 km from Shyampur and around 65 km from Howrah. Baneswarpur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ambere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambere is 333144. The village covers a total geographical area of 50.75 hectares and falls under the 711314 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Ambere

According to the 2011 Census, Ambere village had a total population of 1,512 people, including 791 males and 721 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.12%, with male literacy at 78.28% and female literacy at 65.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 495, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambere

Ambere 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 Ambere

Ambere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Satish Samanta P.h., while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Ambere is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Ambere is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambere

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

Health Facilities in Ambere

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

FAQs about Ambere