Amar

Amar is a village located in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 19.1km away from Raiganj, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Amar village. As per 2009 stats, Jagadishpur is the gram panchayat of Amar village.

Here you can discover what makes Amar unique in its vibrant Raiganj-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Amar’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 Amar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Amar is 309598. The village spans a total geographical area of 151.26 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733156. Raiganj is nearest town to Amar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Amar 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 Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Amar

Population of Amar

According to the 2011 Census, Amar has a total population of about 1,416, with approximately 704 males and 712 females. The sex ratio is around 1011 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 292 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 25 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 547. The overall literacy rate is approximately 46.75%, with male literacy at about 51.85% and female literacy near 41.71%. There are around 270 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Amar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Amar

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

Nearby Villages of Amar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Amar