Amchuria

Amchuria is a village located in Purulia I subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16.2km away from Purulia, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Amchuria village. As per 2009 stats, Chakaltore is the gram panchayat of Amchuria village.

Here you can discover what makes Amchuria unique in its vibrant Purulia I-Puruliya region. You’ll see Amchuria’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 Amchuria

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Amchuria is 330984. The village spans a total geographical area of 311.57 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723101. Purulia is nearest town to Amchuria village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Amchuria 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 Balarampur 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 Amchuria

Population of Amchuria

According to the 2011 Census, Amchuria has a total population of about 1,151, with approximately 583 males and 568 females. The sex ratio is around 974 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 198 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 366 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 51. The overall literacy rate is approximately 52.39%, with male literacy at about 66.38% and female literacy near 38.03%. There are around 257 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Amchuria's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Amchuria

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

Nearby Villages of Amchuria

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Amchuria