Amarun - Bhatar, Purba Bardhaman

Amarun is a village situated in the Bhatar subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.3 km from Bhatar. Amarun-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amarun village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amarun is 319855. The village covers a total geographical area of 653.97 hectares and falls under the 713125 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Amarun village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhatar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Amarun

According to the 2011 Census, Amarun village had a total population of 2,639 people, including 1,345 males and 1,294 females, living in 579 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.88%, with male literacy at 76.99% and female literacy at 64.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,562, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 118.

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

Nearby Villages of Amarun

Amarun 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 Amarun

Amarun is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balgona, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Amarun is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amarun

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

Health Facilities in Amarun

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

FAQs about Amarun