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

According to the 2011 Census, Ambarpur village had a total population of 2,734 people, including 1,418 males and 1,316 females, living in 691 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.90%, with male literacy at 84.75% and female literacy at 72.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,547, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

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