Ambarnagar - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Ambarnagar is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 19.4 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Bahadurpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ambarnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambarnagar is 314905. The village covers a total geographical area of 40.67 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Jiaganj is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Ambarnagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Ambarnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Ambarnagar village had a total population of 1,817 people, including 935 males and 882 females, living in 419 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.89%, with male literacy at 82.66% and female literacy at 66.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 113, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambarnagar

Ambarnagar 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 Ambarnagar

Ambarnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jiaganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jiaganj to Ambarnagar is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Ambarnagar is about 19.4 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambarnagar

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

Health Facilities in Ambarnagar

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

FAQs about Ambarnagar