Amalijhari - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Amalijhari is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 78.4 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Panditpota-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amalijhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amalijhari is 309039. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.93 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Amalijhari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Islampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Amalijhari

As per Census 2011, Amalijhari village has a total population of 1,857 people, consisting of 967 males and 890 females. The village has 343 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 334 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 648 literate and 1,209 illiterate residents. Additionally, 235 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Amalijhari are given below:

Nearby Villages of Amalijhari

Amalijhari 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 Amalijhari

Amalijhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunjaria, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Amalijhari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Amalijhari is about 78.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amalijhari

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

Health Facilities in Amalijhari

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

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