Amrabera - Barabazar, Purulia

Amrabera is a village situated in the Barabazar subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.2 km from Barabazar and around 47 km from Purulia. Latpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amrabera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amrabera is 331909. The village covers a total geographical area of 245.23 hectares and falls under the 723127 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Amrabera

As per Census 2011, Amrabera village has a total population of 1,603 people, consisting of 813 males and 790 females. The village has 306 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 185 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 988 literate and 615 illiterate residents. Additionally, 59 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 488 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,603813790
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1859590
Scheduled Castes (SC)592732
Scheduled Tribes (ST)488247241
Literate Population988619369
Illiterate Population615194421

Nearby Villages of Amrabera

Amrabera 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)
RamchandrapurSouth-East1.40 km
SenadaNorth-East1.41 km
KuturkumaNorth-West1.41 km
KristanagarSouth-West1.46 km
MakulaSouth1.83 km
Nutandih Or LalpurEast2.01 km
NowadihWest2.02 km
JambaniSouth-West2.29 km
GidighatiEast2.65 km
GobindapurNorth-West2.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amrabera

Amrabera is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Biramdih, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Amrabera is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Amrabera is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amrabera

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Amrabera

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

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

FAQs about Amrabera

Where is Amrabera located?

Amrabera village is located in Barabazar Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Amrabera?

The Gram Panchayat of Amrabera is Latpada.

What is the pincode of Amrabera?

The pincode of Amrabera is 723127.

What is the population of Amrabera?

Amrabera has a total population of 1,603, including 813 males and 790 females.

How many households are there in Amrabera?

There are 306 households in Amrabera.

What is the literacy rate in Amrabera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amrabera is 61.63%. Male literacy is 76.14% and female literacy is 46.71%.