Amratha - Karakat, Rohtas

Amratha is a village situated in the Karakat subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karakat and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Amartha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amratha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amratha is 251278. The village covers a total geographical area of 510 hectares and falls under the 821112 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Amratha

As per Census 2011, Amratha village has a total population of 4,050 people, consisting of 2,105 males and 1,945 females. The village has 574 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 720 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,367 literate and 1,683 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,158 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,0502,1051,945
Child Population (0–6 yrs)720352368
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,158593565
Literate Population2,3671,495872
Illiterate Population1,6836101,073

Nearby Villages of Amratha

Amratha 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)
SakharaSouth-West1.39 km
NanhuNorth-East1.52 km
GachhaiNorth1.80 km
DhawaniEast2.19 km
DarekhapSouth2.41 km
BaranaWest2.41 km
MalawanSouth-West2.43 km
AmalawaSouth-East2.46 km
Banye DehriNorth-East2.51 km
AhanNorth-East2.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amratha

Amratha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bairi Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Amratha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Amratha is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amratha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Amratha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Amratha

Where is Amratha located?

Amratha village is located in Karakat Subdivision, Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Amratha?

The Gram Panchayat of Amratha is Amartha.

What is the pincode of Amratha?

The pincode of Amratha is 821112.

What is the population of Amratha?

Amratha has a total population of 4,050, including 2,105 males and 1,945 females.

How many households are there in Amratha?

There are 574 households in Amratha.

What is the literacy rate in Amratha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amratha is 58.44%. Male literacy is 71.02% and female literacy is 44.83%.