Amur - Galsi - I, Purba Bardhaman

Amur is a village situated in the Galsi - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.1 km from Galsi. Budbud serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amur is 319875. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.61 hectares and falls under the 713141 pincode. Durgapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Amur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Amur

According to the 2011 Census, Amur village had a total population of 508 people, including 307 males and 201 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 655 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.40%, with male literacy at 96.82% and female literacy at 93.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Amur

Amur 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 Amur

The nearest railway station is Mankar, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Durgapur to Amur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

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