Indian Village Directory

Amba Village

Amba is an inhabited village in Colgong Block of Bhagalpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 239263, the Census 2011 record lists 448 people in 85 households and the reported area is 15 hectares. The local references include Oriap Gram Panchayat, Colgong CD Block and the nearest town reference is Colgong at about 10 km.

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Quick answer: Amba is a village in Colgong Block, Bhagalpur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 239263 and 448 people in 85 households.
Village Code239263
Population448
Households85
Area15 hectares
Nearest TownColgong

Key Village Facts

Village
Amba
Census Village Code
239263
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Bhagalpur
District Census Code
224
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Colgong
Sub-district Census Code
01336
CD Block
Colgong
Gram Panchayat
Oriap
Households
85
Population
448
Male Population
253
Female Population
195
Sex Ratio
770.75
Area
15 hectares
Area
0.15 sq km
Nearest Town
Colgong
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Amba at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 448 people, 15 hectares of reported area and Colgong as the nearest town reference for Amba, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictBhagalpur
BlockColgong
CD BlockColgong
Gram PanchayatOriap
  • Amba falls under Colgong Block in Bhagalpur district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 239263.
  • The record lists 448 people living in 85 households.
  • The reported village area is 15 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Colgong.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density2,986.67 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.27 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Amba in the official administrative record. Census village code 239263, Oriap Gram Panchayat and Colgong CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
224
Sub-district Census Code
01336
Village Census Code
239263
CD Block Code
0324
CD Block Name
Colgong
Gram Panchayat Name
Oriap

Location and Distance

Colgong is the nearest town listed for Amba, about 10 km away. Bhagalpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Colgong
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Bhagalpur
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Colgong
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Colgong
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Colgong
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
15 hectares
Area
0.15 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 448 people in 85 households, with 253 male residents and 195 female residents. The average household size is 5.27, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Amba. Population density works out to about 2,986.67 people per sq km.

Total Households
85
Total Population
448
Male Population
253
Female Population
195
Sex Ratio
770.75
Average Household Size
5.27
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Amba list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Amba include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
3 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Amba include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Amba include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Amba is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 4 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Amba show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 4 hectares and irrigated land is 4 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
11.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
4.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
4.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
1 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Amba

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
32
Banks in Matched Records
9
Matched PINs
9

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 26 81%
CRM 6 19%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 21 66%
Bank of India 2 6.2%
ICICI Bank Limited 2 6.2%
Punjab National Bank 2 6.2%
Bank of Baroda 1 3.1%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 813203 Bhagalpur Colgong Colgong (Np) Station Road, Nh 80 Colgong Near Govt. Old Hospital, Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813203
Bank of India ATM 813214 Bhagalpur Colgong Colgong (Np) Ntpc Road New Pandey Market Colgong, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813214
Punjab National Bank ATM 812001 Bhagalpur Colgong Sarai University Road, Sarai University Road, Sarai, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 812001
Canara Bank ATM 813203 Bhagalpur Colgong Colgong (Np) Ntpc Road, Krishna Nagar Ground Floor, Near Sdo Office Krishna Nagar, Colgong, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813203
ICICI Bank Limited ATM 813203 Bhagalpur Colgong Colgong (Np) Bhagalpur Shop No.21 Pts Ntpc, Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813203
State Bank of India ATM 812001 Bhagalpur Colgong Bhagalpur Bhagalpur Sbi, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 812001
Punjab National Bank ATM 813203 Bhagalpur Colgong Colgong (Np) Khetan Market, Station Chowk, Oriental Bank of Commerce, Colgong Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813203
State Bank of India ATM 812001 Bhagalpur Colgong Bhagalpur Nawab Bag Colony Near Tilkamanjhi Nawab Bag Colony Near Tilkamanjhi, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 812001

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Amba village located?

Amba is in Colgong Block of Bhagalpur district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Amba village in?

Amba village is in Bhagalpur district.

Which state is Amba village in?

Amba village is in Bihar.

Which block is Amba under?

Amba comes under Colgong Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Amba?

The Census village code of Amba is 239263.

Which Gram Panchayat is Amba under?

Amba is listed under Oriap Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Colgong.

What is the population of Amba village?

The village record lists 448 people and 85 households for Amba.

How many households are in Amba village?

The village record lists 85 households for Amba.

What is the male and female population of Amba?

The record lists 253 male residents and 195 female residents for Amba.

What is the sex ratio of Amba village?

The sex ratio of Amba is 770.75 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Amba village?

The reported geographical area of Amba is 15 hectares.

What is the population density of Amba village?

The approximate population density of Amba is 2,986.67 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Amba?

The nearest town listed for Amba is Colgong, about 10 km away.

How far is Amba from the district headquarters?

Amba is about 50 km from Bhagalpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Amba from the sub-district headquarters?

Amba is about 10 km from Colgong, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Amba?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Amba.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Amba?

For Amba, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 4 hectares and irrigated land is 4 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Amba?

The page shows 32 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Amba. These records include 9 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.