Amlabahal - Kashipur, Purulia

Amlabahal is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.1 km from Kashipur and around 46.2 km from Purulia. Rangamati-ranjandih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amlabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amlabahal is 330738. The village covers a total geographical area of 178.47 hectares and falls under the 723132 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Amlabahal

As per Census 2011, Amlabahal village has a total population of 1,057 people, consisting of 544 males and 513 females. The village has 200 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 127 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 614 literate and 443 illiterate residents. Additionally, 57 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 452 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Amlabahal

Amlabahal 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 Amlabahal

Amlabahal 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 Indrabil, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Amlabahal is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Amlabahal is about 46.2 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 Amlabahal

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

Health Facilities in Amlabahal

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

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