Amouja - Phulparas, Madhubani

Amouja is a village situated in the Phulparas subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulparas and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Saini serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amouja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amouja is 220121. The village covers a total geographical area of 385.28 hectares and falls under the 847402 pincode. Ghoghardiha is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Amouja

According to the 2011 Census, Amouja village had a total population of 3,677 people, including 1,973 males and 1,704 females, living in 734 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.81%, with male literacy at 75.35% and female literacy at 44.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 925, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Amouja

Amouja 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 Amouja

Public transport in the Amouja is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vachaspati Nagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghoghardiha to Amouja is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Amouja 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 Amouja

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

Health Facilities in Amouja

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

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