Amhara - Mohanpur, Gaya

Amhara is a village situated in the Mohanpur subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohanpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Siriyawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amhara is 257200. The village covers a total geographical area of 63 hectares and falls under the 824232 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Amhara

According to the 2011 Census, Amhara village had a total population of 364 people, including 175 males and 189 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.70%, with male literacy at 66.67% and female literacy at 38.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 277.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population364175189
Child Population (0–6 yrs)995247
Scheduled Castes (SC)277136141
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1378255
Illiterate Population22793134

Nearby Villages of Amhara

Amhara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MohanpurWest0.79 km
ChorayaSouth-East1.15 km
SimraEast1.27 km
KhutauraSouth1.65 km
ArjunaSouth-West1.77 km
LakhaipurNorth1.79 km
Bhat BighaEast1.95 km
BaliyariWest2.17 km
ArariSouth-West2.18 km
SiriyawanNorth-West2.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amhara

Amhara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bansinala Halt, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Amhara is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Amhara is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amhara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Amhara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Amhara

Where is Amhara located?

Amhara village is located in Mohanpur Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Amhara?

The Gram Panchayat of Amhara is Siriyawan.

What is the pincode of Amhara?

The pincode of Amhara is 824232.

What is the population of Amhara?

Amhara had a total population of 364, including 175 males and 189 females.

How many households are there in Amhara?

Amhara had 63 households.

What is the literacy rate in Amhara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amhara was 51.70%. Male literacy was 66.67% and female literacy was 38.73%.