Indian Village Directory

Purba Amarshi Village

Purba Amarshi is an inhabited village in Potashpur - I Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 344992, the Census 2011 record lists 2,175 people in 527 households and the reported area is 149.59 hectares. The local references include Potashpur - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Egra at about 22 km.

In short:

Purba Amarshi is a village in Potashpur - I Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 344992 and 2,175 people in 527 households.

Village Code344992
Population2,175
Households527
Area149.59 hectares
Nearest TownEgra

Detailed village profile

Purba Amarshi at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,175 people, 149.59 hectares of reported area and Egra as the nearest town reference for Purba Amarshi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Purba Medinipur
CD Block Potashpur - I
  • Purba Amarshi falls under Potashpur - I Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 344992.
  • The record lists 2,175 people living in 527 households.
  • The reported village area is 149.59 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

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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 Village Facts

Village
Purba Amarshi
Census Village Code
344992
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
527
Population
2,175
Male Population
1,135
Female Population
1,040
Sex Ratio
916.3
Area
149.59 hectares
Area
1.5 sq km
Nearest Town
Egra
Nearest Town Distance
22 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721454
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 1,453.97 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.13 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 15.63% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.18% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 80.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Purba Amarshi in the official administrative record. Census village code 344992 and Potashpur - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
345
Sub-district Census Code
02477
Village Census Code
344992
CD Block Code
0324
CD Block Name
Potashpur - I

Location and Distance

Egra is the nearest town listed for Purba Amarshi, about 22 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
22 km
Nearest Town
Egra
Distance from Nearest Town
22 km
Total Geographical Area
149.59 hectares
Area
1.5 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,175 people in 527 households, with 1,135 male residents and 1,040 female residents. The average household size is 4.13, and SC share is 15.63% and ST share is 0.18% for Purba Amarshi. Population density works out to about 1,453.97 people per sq km.

Total Households
527
Total Population
2,175
Male Population
1,135
Female Population
1,040
Sex Ratio
916.3
Average Household Size
4.13
SC Population
340
SC Male Population
182
SC Female Population
158
SC Population Share
15.63
ST Population
4
ST Male Population
3
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.18
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Purba Amarshi list 2 government primary schools. 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
2
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Health Facilities

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

Community Health Centre Count
1
Community Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Community Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
5
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
15 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Purba Amarshi include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Purba Amarshi include self-help groups, 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.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Purba Amarshi is reported as 13 hours per day in summer and 14 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
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Purba Amarshi show that reported agricultural commodities include Potato, net sown area is 141.47 hectares and irrigated land is 114.25 hectares (80.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Potato
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.12
Net Area Sown In Hectares
141.47
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
27.22 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
114.25
Canals Area In Hectares
99.25 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Purba Amarshi

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.

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
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 721454 Purba Medinipur Potashpur - I Pataspur Purbo Medinipur Amarishi, Purbo Medinipur -721454, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721454

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 Purba Amarshi village located?

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

Which district is Purba Amarshi village in?

Purba Amarshi village is in Purba Medinipur district.

Which state is Purba Amarshi village in?

Purba Amarshi village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Purba Amarshi under?

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

What is the Census village code of Purba Amarshi?

The Census village code of Purba Amarshi is 344992.

What is the population of Purba Amarshi village?

The village record lists 2,175 people and 527 households for Purba Amarshi.

How many households are in Purba Amarshi village?

The village record lists 527 households for Purba Amarshi.

What is the male and female population of Purba Amarshi?

The record lists 1,135 male residents and 1,040 female residents for Purba Amarshi.

What is the sex ratio of Purba Amarshi village?

The sex ratio of Purba Amarshi is 916.3 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Purba Amarshi village?

The reported geographical area of Purba Amarshi is 149.59 hectares.

What is the population density of Purba Amarshi village?

The approximate population density of Purba Amarshi is 1,453.97 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Purba Amarshi?

The nearest town listed for Purba Amarshi is Egra, about 22 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Purba Amarshi?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Purba Amarshi.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Purba Amarshi?

For Purba Amarshi, reported agricultural commodities include Potato, net sown area is 141.47 hectares and irrigated land is 114.25 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Purba Amarshi?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Purba Amarshi. 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 Purba Amarshi.

Is a health centre reported for this village?

The records used for this page list 1 health centre record for Purba Amarshi.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Purba Amarshi.

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.