Amar - Burdwan - I, Purba Bardhaman

Amar is a village situated in the Burdwan - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.2 km from Burdwan. Saraitikar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amar is 320037. The village covers a total geographical area of 486.82 hectares and falls under the 713141 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Amar

According to the 2011 Census, Amar village had a total population of 3,376 people, including 1,732 males and 1,644 females, living in 790 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.81%, with male literacy at 77.64% and female literacy at 67.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 867, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 299.

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

Nearby Villages of Amar

Amar 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 Amar

Amar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talit, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Amar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amar

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

Health Facilities in Amar

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

FAQs about Amar