Amiawar - Nasriganj, Rohtas

Amiawar is a village situated in the Nasriganj subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nasriganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Amiawar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amiawar is 251445. The village covers a total geographical area of 776.2 hectares and falls under the 821310 pincode. Dehri is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Amiawar

According to the 2011 Census, Amiawar village had a total population of 7,412 people, including 3,792 males and 3,620 females, living in 1,217 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.75%, with male literacy at 83.25% and female literacy at 63.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,023.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population7,4123,7923,620
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,339681658
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,023530493
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population4,4792,5901,889
Illiterate Population2,9331,2021,731

Nearby Villages of Amiawar

Amiawar 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)
KhutahaWest2.07 km
ChitokharNorth-West2.08 km
ManauliNorth2.15 km
SabdalaSouth-West2.34 km
JinaNorth2.67 km
PauniWest3.10 km
TejpuraSouth-East3.27 km
PipardihNorth-West3.39 km
BaliaNorth3.41 km
Dhanawan EnglishNorth3.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amiawar

Amiawar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bairi Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Amiawar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Amiawar

Where is Amiawar located?

Amiawar village is located in Nasriganj Subdivision, Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Amiawar?

Amiawar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Amiawar?

The pincode of Amiawar is 821310.

What is the population of Amiawar?

Amiawar had a total population of 7,412, including 3,792 males and 3,620 females.

How many households are there in Amiawar?

Amiawar had 1,217 households.

What is the literacy rate in Amiawar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amiawar was 73.75%. Male literacy was 83.25% and female literacy was 63.77%.