Amarpur - Makhdumpur, Jehanabad

Amarpur is a village situated in the Makhdumpur subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Makhdumpur and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Solhanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amarpur is 260518. The village covers a total geographical area of 162 hectares and falls under the 804422 pincode. Makhdumpur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Amarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Makhdumpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jahanabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Amarpur

As per Census 2011, Amarpur village has a total population of 943 people, consisting of 476 males and 467 females. The village has 140 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 154 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 545 literate and 398 illiterate residents. Additionally, 248 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population943476467
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1548470
Scheduled Castes (SC)248130118
Literate Population545303242
Illiterate Population398173225

Nearby Villages of Amarpur

Amarpur 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)
BandeaWest0.97 km
NandanpuraEast2.14 km
SarenNorth-East2.16 km
Moghal BighaSouth-West2.22 km
MahmadpurWest2.27 km
KankariaNorth-West2.28 km
KumardihNorth2.53 km
SurkaEast2.54 km
KachnawanWest2.63 km
SaidpurEast2.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amarpur

Amarpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tehta, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Makhdumpur to Amarpur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jehanabad to Amarpur is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amarpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Amarpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Amarpur

Where is Amarpur located?

Amarpur village is located in Makhdumpur Subdivision, Jehanabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Amarpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Amarpur is Solhanda.

What is the pincode of Amarpur?

The pincode of Amarpur is 804422.

What is the population of Amarpur?

Amarpur has a total population of 943, including 476 males and 467 females.

How many households are there in Amarpur?

There are 140 households in Amarpur.

What is the literacy rate in Amarpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amarpur is 57.79%. Male literacy is 63.66% and female literacy is 51.82%.