Amghata

Block / Subdivision Hura
District Puruliya
State West Bengal

About Amghata

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Amghata village is 330882. Amghata village is 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.

The total geographical area of village is 114.23 hectares. Amghata has a total population of 479 peoples, out of which male population is 253 while female population is 226. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 893 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of amghata village is 67.85% out of which 78.26% males and 56.19% females are literate. There are about 89 houses in amghata village. Pincode of amghata village locality is 723101.

When it comes to administration, Amghata village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Amghata village comes under Kashipur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Purulia Lok Sabha constituency. Purulia is nearest town to amghata village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

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Population of Amghata

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 479 253 226
Literate Population 325 198 127
Illiterate Population 154 55 99

Connectivity of Amghata

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Amghata

Frequently Asked Questions about Amghata

Where is Amghata located?

Amghata village is situated in Hura Subdivision, within the Puruliya district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Amghata?

The Gram Panchayat of Amghata is Lakhanpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Amghata?

The pincode of Amghata is 723101, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Amghata as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Amghata is 479, with 253 males and 226 females.

How many households are there in Amghata as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Amghata village has a total of 89 households.

What is the literacy rate in Amghata as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Amghata is 67.85%. The male literacy rate is 78.26%, while the female literacy rate is 56.19%.