Amahuan - Nauhatta, Rohtas

Amahuan is a village situated in the Nauhatta subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nauhatta and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Tiyra Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amahuan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amahuan is 252049. The village covers a total geographical area of 598 hectares and falls under the 821304 pincode. Dehri is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Amahuan

According to the 2011 Census, Amahuan village had a total population of 347 people, including 197 males and 150 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 761 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.86%, with male literacy at 53.18% and female literacy at 12.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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 Population347197150
Child Population (0–6 yrs)432419
Scheduled Castes (SC)624
Scheduled Tribes (ST)14104
Literate Population1099217
Illiterate Population238105133

Nearby Villages of Amahuan

Amahuan 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)
MadhkupiaWest1.68 km
Nawadih KhurdEast1.76 km
KhadhwanSouth2.99 km
MatiawanWest3.22 km
JhariaNorth3.42 km
KhairwaSouth-West3.97 km
DholdagNorth4.13 km
Nawadih KalanWest4.54 km
KosdehraSouth-East4.68 km
Tiara KalanEast5.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amahuan

Amahuan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Muhammadganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
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 Amahuan is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Amahuan is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amahuan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Amahuan

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

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

FAQs about Amahuan

Where is Amahuan located?

Amahuan village is located in Nauhatta Subdivision, Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Amahuan?

The Gram Panchayat of Amahuan is Tiyra Khurd.

What is the pincode of Amahuan?

The pincode of Amahuan is 821304.

What is the population of Amahuan?

Amahuan had a total population of 347, including 197 males and 150 females.

How many households are there in Amahuan?

Amahuan had 56 households.

What is the literacy rate in Amahuan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amahuan was 35.86%. Male literacy was 53.18% and female literacy was 12.98%.