Amaura - Karakat, Rohtas

Amaura is a village situated in the Karakat subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karakat and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Kirhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amaura is 251362. The village covers a total geographical area of 166 hectares and falls under the 821112 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Amaura

According to the 2011 Census, Amaura village had a total population of 1,792 people, including 939 males and 853 females, living in 268 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.26%, with male literacy at 85.13% and female literacy at 66.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 370.

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

Nearby Villages of Amaura

Amaura 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 Amaura

Amaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghusia Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Amaura is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Amaura is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amaura

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

Health Facilities in Amaura

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

FAQs about Amaura