Amhat - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Amhat is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Mahuawa Katharwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amhat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amhat is 216018. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.9 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Amhat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Valmiki Nagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Amhat

As per Census 2011, Amhat village has a total population of 980 people, consisting of 519 males and 461 females. The village has 165 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 223 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 294 literate and 686 illiterate residents. Additionally, 182 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 472 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Amhat

Amhat 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 Amhat

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Amhat. The nearest railway station is Valmikinagar Rd, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Amhat is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Amhat is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amhat

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

Health Facilities in Amhat

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

FAQs about Amhat