Amdiha - Santuri, Purulia

Amdiha is a village situated in the Santuri subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.2 km from Santuri and around 58.3 km from Purulia. Tarabari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amdiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amdiha is 330558. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.13 hectares and falls under the 723151 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Amdiha

As per Census 2011, Amdiha village has a total population of 400 people, consisting of 194 males and 206 females. The village has 76 households and a sex ratio of 1,061 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 185 literate and 215 illiterate residents. Additionally, 229 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 171 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Amdiha

Amdiha 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 Amdiha

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Amdiha. The nearest railway station is Ramkanali Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Amdiha is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Amdiha is about 58.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amdiha

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

Health Facilities in Amdiha

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

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