Amghata

Amghata is a village located in Hura subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 18.7km away from sub-district headquarter Hura (tehsildar office) and 23km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Lakhanpur is the gram panchayat of Amghata village.

Here you can discover what makes Amghata unique in its vibrant Hura-Puruliya region. You’ll see Amghata’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Amghata

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Amghata is 330882. The village spans a total geographical area of 114.23 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723101. Purulia is nearest town to Amghata village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

When it comes to local governance, Amghata village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kashipur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Amghata

Population of Amghata

According to the 2011 Census, Amghata has a total population of about 479, with approximately 253 males and 226 females. The sex ratio is around 893 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 68 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.85%, with male literacy at about 78.26% and female literacy near 56.19%. There are around 89 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Amghata's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Amghata

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Amghata. As per the 2011 stats, Amghata had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Amghata

Knowing the nearby villages of Amghata helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Amghata.

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