Ambarpur - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Ambarpur is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.5 km from Bongaon and around 65.6 km from Barasat. Ganganandapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ambarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambarpur is 322588. The village covers a total geographical area of 358.52 hectares and falls under the 743251 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Ambarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bangaon Uttar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bangaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ambarpur

As per Census 2011, Ambarpur village has a total population of 2,734 people, consisting of 1,418 males and 1,316 females. The village has 691 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 241 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,967 literate and 767 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,547 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 19 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ambarpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ambarpur

Ambarpur 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 Ambarpur

Ambarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pancheberia, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Ambarpur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Ambarpur is about 65.6 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 Ambarpur

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

Health Facilities in Ambarpur

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

FAQs about Ambarpur