Amdob - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Amdob is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.9 km from Nutanhat and around 40.7 km from Barddhaman. Lakhuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amdob village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amdob is 319073. The village covers a total geographical area of 238 hectares and falls under the 713131 pincode. Gushkara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Amdob

As per Census 2011, Amdob village has a total population of 1,284 people, consisting of 671 males and 613 females. The village has 308 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 157 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 732 literate and 552 illiterate residents. Additionally, 509 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Amdob are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,284671613
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1578473
Scheduled Castes (SC)509265244
Literate Population732422310
Illiterate Population552249303

Nearby Villages of Amdob

Amdob 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChakdahaNorth-West1.33 km
BamunaraSouth1.52 km
KalyanpurNorth-East1.65 km
PilsoanSouth-East2.05 km
GatisthaWest2.25 km
Paschim GopalpurSouth-West2.26 km
SiurNorth-West2.37 km
KotalghoshNorth2.55 km
SukhpukuriaSouth2.68 km
SitahatiEast2.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amdob

Amdob is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Guskara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gushkara to Amdob is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Amdob is about 40.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amdob

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Amdob

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Amdob

Where is Amdob located?

Amdob village is located in Mangolkote Subdivision, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Amdob?

The Gram Panchayat of Amdob is Lakhuria.

What is the pincode of Amdob?

The pincode of Amdob is 713131.

What is the population of Amdob?

Amdob has a total population of 1,284, including 671 males and 613 females.

How many households are there in Amdob?

There are 308 households in Amdob.

What is the literacy rate in Amdob?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amdob is 57.01%. Male literacy is 62.89% and female literacy is 50.57%.