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.

Amchura has its own place in the vibrant Paschim Medinipur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Amchura

Below is a concise population overview of Amchura as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Amchura village:

• The total population of Amchura village is around 470, including approximately 232 males and 238 females, with a sex ratio of 1025 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 62 children aged 0–6 years in Amchura village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Amchura village has 436 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Amchura village is about 63.40%, with male literacy at 75.43% and female literacy at 51.68%.
• There are around 107 households in Amchura village.

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.

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