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The headquarters of Ausgram II CD block are located at Amrargar.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/1909_PART_B_DCHB_BARDDHAMAN.pdf |title = District Census Handbook: Barddhaman | work= Map of Barddhaman with CD Block HQs and Police Stations (on the fourth page) |publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011 | accessdate = 26 February 2017 }}</ref> |
The headquarters of Ausgram II CD block are located at Amrargar.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/1909_PART_B_DCHB_BARDDHAMAN.pdf |title = District Census Handbook: Barddhaman | work= Map of Barddhaman with CD Block HQs and Police Stations (on the fourth page) |publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011 | accessdate = 26 February 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.wbpublibnet.gov.in/node/2110 |title = BDO Offices under Burdwan District | work= Department of Mass Education Extension & Library Services, Government of West Bengal |publisher= West Bengal Public Library Network | accessdate = 8 February 2019 }}</ref> |
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===Urbanisation=== |
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Revision as of 10:01, 8 February 2019
Amarargarh | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 23°25′50.6″N 87°35′01.6″E / 23.430722°N 87.583778°E | |
Country | India |
State | West Bengal |
District | Purba Bardhaman |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 4,937 |
Languages | |
• Official | Bengali, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Telephone/STD code | 03452 |
Lok Sabha constituency | Bolpur |
Vidhan Sabha constituency | Ausgram |
Website | bardhaman |
Amarargarh is a village in Ausgram II CD Block in Bardhaman Sadar North subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district in the state of West Bengal, India.
History
Around the 11th century, King Mahindranath ruled from his fort here. One can see the remains of the fort.[1][2]
Geography
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CD block HQ
The headquarters of Ausgram II CD block are located at Amrargar.[3][4]
Urbanisation
73.58% of the population of Bardhaman Sadar North subdivision lives in the rural areas. Only 26.42% of the population lives in the urban areas, and that is the highest proportion of urban population amongst the four subdivisions in Purba Bardhaman district.[5]The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.
Demographics
As per the 2011 Census of India Amrargar had a total population of 4,937, of which 2,459 (50%) were males and 2,478 (50%) were females. Population below 6 years was 601. The total number of literates in Amrargar was 2,439 (56.25% of the population over 6 years).[6]
Transport
SH 14, running from Dubrajpur (in Birbhum district) to Betai (in Nadia district), passes through Amrargarh.[7][8]
References
- ^ "Bardhaman district". Tourism. Bardhaman district adminstraion. Retrieved 26 February 2017.
- ^ "District Census Handbook, Series 20, Part XIIA" (PDF). Page 126, Places of Historical Importance. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
- ^ "District Census Handbook: Barddhaman" (PDF). Map of Barddhaman with CD Block HQs and Police Stations (on the fourth page). Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011. Retrieved 26 February 2017.
- ^ "BDO Offices under Burdwan District". Department of Mass Education Extension & Library Services, Government of West Bengal. West Bengal Public Library Network. Retrieved 8 February 2019.
- ^ "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Bardhaman". Table 2.2. Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
- ^ "2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables". West Bengal – District-wise. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 26 February 2017.
- ^ "List of State Highways in West Bengal". West Bengal Traffic Police. Retrieved 26 February 2017.
- ^ Google Maps