Amas
Amas is a Town and Subdivision in Gaya District of Bihar. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Amas Block (CD) is 01499. Total area of amas subdivision is 137 km². Amas subdivision has a population of 1,05,027 peoples. Amas subdivision has a population density of 768 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 16,692 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 52.83% population of amas subdivision is literate, out of which 60.59% males and 44.60% females are literate.
List of Villages in Amas Subdivision
Amas Subdivision has a total of 96 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Amas Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahuri | Mahuawan | Sherghati (4 km) |
| 2 | Alahua Chak | Ekauna | Sherghati (6 km) |
| 3 | Alwadi Chak | Kalwan | Sherghati (5 km) |
| 4 | Amas | Amas | Sherghati (16 km) |
| 5 | Babhandih | Karamdih | Sherghati (12 km) |
| 6 | Bahera Khurd | Jhari | Sherghati (18 km) |
| 7 | Baida | Ekauna | Sherghati (5 km) |
| 8 | Bair Bigha | Amas | Sherghati (17 km) |
| 9 | Baliyari | Jhari | Sherghati (22 km) |
| 10 | Balkhora | Barki Chilmi | Sherghati (22 km) |
| 11 | Banahi | Kalwan | Sherghati (4 km) |
| 12 | Bankat | Karamdih | Sherghati (6 km) |
| 13 | Bara | Barki Chilmi | Sherghati (25 km) |
| 14 | Barahkurwa | Barki Chilmi | Sherghati (24 km) |
| 15 | Barkabahera | Jhari | Sherghati (16 km) |
| 16 | Barki Chilmi | Barki Chilmi | Sherghati (22 km) |
| 17 | Barki Sawo | Sawn Kala | Sherghati (4 km) |
| 18 | Barua | Mahuawan | Sherghati (4 km) |
| 19 | Bazidpur | Kalwan | Sherghati (5 km) |
| 20 | Bindraban | Sawn Kala | Sherghati (4 km) |
| 21 | Bishunpur | Barki Chilmi | Sherghati (22 km) |
| 22 | Budhaul | Barki Chilmi | Sherghati (20 km) |
| 23 | Chaprdah | Kalwan | Sherghati (3 km) |
| 24 | Chature Khap | Mahuawan | Sherghati (6 km) |
| 25 | Chhotka Bahera | Jhari | Sherghati (18 km) |
| 26 | Chhotki Chilmi | Barki Chilmi | Sherghati (22 km) |
| 27 | Chhotki Sawon | Sawn Kala | Sherghati (14 km) |
| 28 | Chitab Khurd | Mahuawan | Sherghati (5 km) |
| 29 | Darna | Mahuawan | Sherghati (3 km) |
| 30 | Daudpur | Sawn Kala | Amas |
| 31 | Dharampur | Amas | Sherghati (16 km) |
| 32 | Dhibra | Rampur | Sherghati (24 km) |
| 33 | Dolaha Kalan | Barki Chilmi | Sherghati (23 km) |
| 34 | Dolaha Khurd | Barki Chilmi | Sherghati (24 km) |
| 35 | Ekauna | Ekauna | Sherghati (4 km) |
| 36 | Gamhariya | Amas | Sherghati (19 km) |
| 37 | Gangti | Amas | Sherghati (16 km) |
| 38 | Gobardhanpur | Sawn Kala | Sherghati (4 km) |
| 39 | Gopala | Sawn Kala | Sherghati (3 km) |
| 40 | Hamzapur | Mahuawan | Sherghati (1 km) |
| 41 | Hardaspur | Kalwan | Sherghati (4 km) |
| 42 | Jain Chak | Karamdih | Amas |
| 43 | Jairam Khap | Karamdih | Sherghati (10 km) |
| 44 | Jaspur | Barki Chilmi | Sherghati (20 km) |
| 45 | Jewainia | Karamdih | Sherghati (10 km) |
| 46 | Jhari | Jhari | Sherghati (16 km) |
| 47 | Kalwan | Kalwan | Sherghati (5 km) |
| 48 | Karamdih | Karamdih | Sherghati (9 km) |
| 49 | Khaira | Jhari | Sherghati (18 km) |
| 50 | Khaira Khurd | Sawn Kala | Sherghati (5 km) |
| 51 | Khaira Pokhar | Jhari | Sherghati (20 km) |
| 52 | Kolhua | Kalwan | Amas |
| 53 | Kolsanr | Sawn Kala | Sherghati (13 km) |
| 54 | Komal Khap | Sawn Kala | Sherghati (13 km) |
| 55 | Kurasin | Kalwan | Sherghati (4 km) |
| 56 | Kurmain | Kalwan | Sherghati (6 km) |
| 57 | Kurmathu | Ekauna | Sherghati (6 km) |
| 58 | Lemua | Rampur | Sherghati (24 km) |
| 59 | Madanpur | Amas | Sherghati (16 km) |
| 60 | Mahapur | Sawn Kala | Sherghati (3 km) |
| 61 | Mahuawan | Mahuawan | Sherghati (2 km) |
| 62 | Majhaulia | Sawn Kala | Sherghati (12 km) |
| 63 | Majhila | Jhari | Sherghati (21 km) |
| 64 | Mircha | Jhari | Sherghati (21 km) |
| 65 | Molna Chak | Mahuawan | Sherghati (1 km) |
| 66 | Mugrain | Karamdih | Sherghati (12 km) |
| 67 | Murainiya | Karamdih | Sherghati (10 km) |
| 68 | Narayanpur | Rampur | Sherghati (24 km) |
| 69 | Naudiha | Barki Chilmi | Sherghati (20 km) |
| 70 | Naugarh | Rampur | Sherghati (24 km) |
| 71 | Niman | Ekauna | Sherghati (5 km) |
| 72 | Nonia Chak | Amas | Sherghati (16 km) |
| 73 | Paharpur | Rampur | Sherghati (8 km) |
| 74 | Paranpur | Mahuawan | Sherghati (2 km) |
| 75 | Patej | Rampur | Sherghati (30 km) |
| 76 | Pathra | Amas | Sherghati (16 km) |
| 77 | Pindara | Sawn Kala | Sherghati (13 km) |
| 78 | Pindari | Karamdih | Sherghati (13 km) |
| 79 | Purkhotimpur | Ekauna | Sherghati (7 km) |
| 80 | Rajpur | Kalwan | Sherghati (4 km) |
| 81 | Rampur | Rampur | Sherghati (25 km) |
| 82 | Ramuan Chak | Ekauna | Sherghati (6 km) |
| 83 | Reganian | Jhari | Sherghati (18 km) |
| 84 | Salaia | Karamdih | Amas |
| 85 | Semarhat | Jhari | Sherghati (16 km) |
| 86 | Shamsher Khap | Sawn Kala | Sherghati (10 km) |
| 87 | Shekh Bigha | Ekauna | Sherghati (6 km) |
| 88 | Sihuli | Kalwan | Sherghati (5 km) |
| 89 | Simri | Barki Chilmi | Sherghati (20 km) |
| 90 | Suggi | Karamdih | Sherghati (8 km) |
| 91 | Supai | Ekauna | Sherghati (6 km) |
| 92 | Surajpura | Kalwan | Amas |
| 93 | Taradih | Rampur | Sherghati (24 km) |
| 94 | Tetaria | Mahuawan | Sherghati (5 km) |
| 95 | Tilaia | Karamdih | Sherghati (14 km) |
| 96 | Tinkoni | Amas | Sherghati (20 km) |
Population of Amas Subdivision
The population profile of Amas Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Amas's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,05,027 | 1,05,027 | N/A |
| Male Population | 54,058 | 54,058 | N/A |
| Female Population | 50,969 | 50,969 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,000 | 19,000 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,639 | 9,639 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,361 | 9,361 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 55,482 | 55,482 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 32,752 | 32,752 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 22,730 | 22,730 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 49,545 | 49,545 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 21,306 | 21,306 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 28,239 | 28,239 | N/A |
| Total Households | 16,692 | 16,692 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Amas Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 37,578 | 37,578 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 19,276 | 19,276 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 18,302 | 18,302 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 35 | 35 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 17 | 17 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 18 | 18 | N/A |
| Population Density | 768 / km² | 768 / km² | N/A |