Amgachhi - Forbesganj, Araria

Amgachhi is a village situated in the Forbesganj subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Forbesganj and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Kusamaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amgachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amgachhi is 221589. The village covers a total geographical area of 68 hectares and falls under the 854318 pincode. Farbisganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Amgachhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Amgachhi

As per Census 2011, Amgachhi village has a total population of 934 people, consisting of 491 males and 443 females. The village has 192 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 239 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 243 literate and 691 illiterate residents. Additionally, 717 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Amgachhi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Amgachhi

Amgachhi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Amgachhi

Amgachhi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jogbani, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Farbisganj to Amgachhi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Amgachhi is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amgachhi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Amgachhi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Amgachhi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Amgachhi village are given below:

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