Indian Village Directory

Ambi Village

Ambi is an inhabited village in Potashpur - I Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 344954, the Census 2011 record lists 1,306 people in 288 households and the reported area is 104.01 hectares. The local references include Potashpur - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Egra at about 10 km.

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Quick answer: Ambi is a village in Potashpur - I Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 344954 and 1,306 people in 288 households.
Village Code344954
Population1,306
Households288
Area104.01 hectares
Nearest TownEgra

Key Village Facts

Village
Ambi
Census Village Code
344954
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Purba Medinipur
District Census Code
345
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Potashpur - I
Sub-district Census Code
02477
CD Block
Potashpur - I
Households
288
Population
1,306
Male Population
665
Female Population
641
Sex Ratio
963.91
Area
104.01 hectares
Area
1.04 sq km
Nearest Town
Egra
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721439
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Ambi at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,306 people, 104.01 hectares of reported area and Egra as the nearest town reference for Ambi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockPotashpur - I
  • Ambi falls under Potashpur - I Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 344954.
  • The record lists 1,306 people living in 288 households.
  • The reported village area is 104.01 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Egra.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Density1,255.65 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.53 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share36.29%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share20.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ambi in the official administrative record. Census village code 344954 and Potashpur - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
345
Sub-district Census Code
02477
Village Census Code
344954
CD Block Code
0324
CD Block Name
Potashpur - I

Location and Distance

Egra is the nearest town listed for Ambi, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Amarshi
District Headquarter
Tamluk
Nearest Statutory Town
Egra
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Egra
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
104.01 hectares
Area
1.04 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,306 people in 288 households, with 665 male residents and 641 female residents. The average household size is 4.53, and SC share is 36.29% and ST share is 0% for Ambi. Population density works out to about 1,255.65 people per sq km.

Total Households
288
Total Population
1,306
Male Population
665
Female Population
641
Sex Ratio
963.91
Average Household Size
4.53
SC Population
474
SC Male Population
233
SC Female Population
241
SC Population Share
36.29
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Ambi. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ambi include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
19 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Taxi
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Ambi include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Ambi is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 20 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Ambi show that reported agricultural commodities include Mat Making, net sown area is 91 hectares and irrigated land is 19 hectares (20.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Mat Making
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
13.01
Net Area Sown In Hectares
91.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
72 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
19.0

Other Available Details

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

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Ambi

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 100%

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
Punjab National Bank ATM 721439 Purba Medinipur Potashpur - I Tupchibar Purba Medinipur, Wb 721439 Tupchibar, Pataspur, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721439

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 Ambi village located?

Ambi is in Potashpur - I Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Ambi village in?

Ambi village is in Purba Medinipur district.

Which state is Ambi village in?

Ambi village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Ambi under?

Ambi comes under Potashpur - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ambi?

The Census village code of Ambi is 344954.

What is the population of Ambi village?

The village record lists 1,306 people and 288 households for Ambi.

How many households are in Ambi village?

The village record lists 288 households for Ambi.

What is the male and female population of Ambi?

The record lists 665 male residents and 641 female residents for Ambi.

What is the sex ratio of Ambi village?

The sex ratio of Ambi is 963.91 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ambi village?

The reported geographical area of Ambi is 104.01 hectares.

What is the population density of Ambi village?

The approximate population density of Ambi is 1,255.65 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ambi?

The nearest town listed for Ambi is Egra, about 10 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Ambi?

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

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

For Ambi, reported agricultural commodities include Mat Making, net sown area is 91 hectares and irrigated land is 19 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ambi. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Ambi.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Ambi.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Ambi.

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.