Amkala Village Overview
Amkala is a village in Binpur I tehsil of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. It lies about 7.5 km from Binpur tehsil headquarters. Midnapur is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Belatikri is the Gram Panchayat for Amkala village.
The sections below provide essential information about Amkala village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Amkala is 336265. The village covers a geographical area of 123.15 hectares and has a pincode of 721516. Jhargram is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.
Location Map of Amkala
Population & Demographics of Amkala
This section provides population and demographic details of Amkala village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 559 | 287 | 272 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 60 | 31 | 29 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 78 | 34 | 44 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 75 | 41 | 34 |
| Literate Population | 394 | 218 | 176 |
| Illiterate Population | 165 | 69 | 96 |
Key population details of Amkala village are given below:
- Amkala village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 559, including approximately 287 males and 272 females, with a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 78 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 75 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Amkala village is good, with a literacy rate of about 70.48%.
- There are around 112 households in Amkala village.
Transport & Connectivity of Amkala
Transport facilities help residents of Amkala village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Amkala
The following villages are located close to Amkala and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Amkala
- Where is Amkala located?
- Amkala village is located in Binpur I Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Amkala?
- The Gram Panchayat of Amkala is Belatikri (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Amkala?
- The pincode of Amkala is 721516.
- What is the population of Amkala?
- Amkala has a total population of 559, including 287 males and 272 females.
- How many households are there in Amkala?
- There are 112 households in Amkala.
- What is the literacy rate in Amkala?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amkala is 70.48%. Male literacy is 75.96% and female literacy is 64.71%.