Hamzapur - Amas, Gaya

Hamzapur is a village situated in the Amas subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amas and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Mahuawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hamzapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hamzapur is 255756. The village covers a total geographical area of 108 hectares and falls under the 824219 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Hamzapur

As per Census 2011, Hamzapur village has a total population of 5,226 people, consisting of 2,629 males and 2,597 females. The village has 776 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 906 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,463 literate and 1,763 illiterate residents. Additionally, 203 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hamzapur

Hamzapur 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 Hamzapur

Hamzapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Guraru, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Hamzapur is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Hamzapur is about 45 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 Hamzapur

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

Health Facilities in Hamzapur

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

FAQs about Hamzapur