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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Amlabahal

According to the 2011 Census, Amlabahal village had a total population of 1,057 people, including 544 males and 513 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.02%, with male literacy at 80.88% and female literacy at 50.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 452.

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

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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