Amandi - Purulia - I, Purulia

Amandi is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.6 km from Purulia and around 11.9 km from Purulia. Dimdiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amandi is 330932. The village covers a total geographical area of 157.83 hectares and falls under the 723103 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Amandi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balarampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Amandi

According to the 2011 Census, Amandi village had a total population of 1,058 people, including 566 males and 492 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.84%, with male literacy at 86.20% and female literacy at 59.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 236.

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

Nearby Villages of Amandi

Amandi 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 Amandi

Amandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gourinathdham, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Amandi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Amandi is about 11.9 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amandi

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

Health Facilities in Amandi

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

FAQs about Amandi