Amwa - Katiya, Gopalganj

Amwa is a village situated in the Katiya subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katiya and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Bheriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amwa is 229837. The village covers a total geographical area of 130 hectares and falls under the 841437 pincode. Katiya is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Amwa

According to the 2011 Census, Amwa village had a total population of 1,421 people, including 671 males and 750 females, living in 222 households. The sex ratio was 1,118 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.93%, with male literacy at 72.00% and female literacy at 49.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 126, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Amwa

Amwa 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 Amwa

Amwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bathua Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katiya to Amwa is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Amwa is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amwa

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

Health Facilities in Amwa

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

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