Amchura

Amchura is a village located in Salbani subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Salbani are the district & sub-district headquarters of Amchura village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Shalboni is the gram panchayat of Amchura village.

Here you can discover what makes Amchura unique in its vibrant Salbani-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Amchura’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Amchura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Amchura is 339043. The village spans a total geographical area of 42 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721147. Medinipur is nearest town to Amchura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Amchura village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Salboni Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Amchura

Population of Amchura

According to the 2011 Census, Amchura has a total population of about 470, with approximately 232 males and 238 females. The sex ratio is around 1025 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 62 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 436 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population includes 1 person. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.40%, with male literacy at about 75.43% and female literacy near 51.68%. There are around 107 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Amchura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Amchura

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Amchura. As per the 2011 stats, Amchura had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Amchura

Knowing the nearby villages of Amchura helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Amchura.

Frequently Asked Questions about Amchura