Ambalhara - Diamond Harbour - I, South 24 Parganas

Ambalhara is a village situated in the Diamond Harbour - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.1 km from Diamond Harbour and around 42.4 km from Alipore. Basuldanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ambalhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambalhara is 334362. The village covers a total geographical area of 73.25 hectares and falls under the 743331 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Ambalhara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Diamond harbour Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ambalhara

According to the 2011 Census, Ambalhara village had a total population of 1,855 people, including 948 males and 907 females, living in 425 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.03%, with male literacy at 82.60% and female literacy at 67.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,369.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambalhara

Ambalhara 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 Ambalhara

Public transport in the Ambalhara is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Netra, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Ambalhara is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Ambalhara is about 42.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambalhara

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

Health Facilities in Ambalhara

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

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