Amlagarya - Santuri, Purulia

Amlagarya is a village situated in the Santuri subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.9 km from Santuri and around 55.1 km from Purulia. Tarabari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amlagarya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amlagarya is 330563. The village covers a total geographical area of 33.17 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Amlagarya

According to the 2011 Census, Amlagarya village had a total population of 139 people, including 66 males and 73 females, living in 31 households. The sex ratio was 1,106 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.27%, with male literacy at 48.00% and female literacy at 28.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Amlagarya

Amlagarya 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 Amlagarya

Amlagarya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ramkanali Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Amlagarya is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Amlagarya is about 55.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amlagarya

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

Health Facilities in Amlagarya

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

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