Amadah - Sanjhauli, Rohtas

Amadah is a village situated in the Sanjhauli subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sanjhauli and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Karmaini serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amadah village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amadah is 251539. The village covers a total geographical area of 81 hectares and falls under the 802220 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Amadah

As per Census 2011, Amadah village has a total population of 1,463 people, consisting of 755 males and 708 females. The village has 209 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 282 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 844 literate and 619 illiterate residents. Additionally, 345 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,463755708
Child Population (0–6 yrs)282155127
Scheduled Castes (SC)345177168
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population844510334
Illiterate Population619245374

Nearby Villages of Amadah

Amadah 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)
MatuliNorth-East0.98 km
SoniSouth1.17 km
KarmainiNorth-West1.35 km
BairiSouth-West1.43 km
KhatalpurSouth-West1.48 km
LachhmanpurEast1.81 km
KajhaiNorth2.05 km
LokayaNorth-East2.05 km
BhagopurNorth2.15 km
ManiEast2.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amadah

Amadah is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bairi Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Amadah is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Amadah is about 38 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 Amadah

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Amadah

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Amadah

Where is Amadah located?

Amadah village is located in Sanjhauli Subdivision, Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Amadah?

The Gram Panchayat of Amadah is Karmaini.

What is the pincode of Amadah?

The pincode of Amadah is 802220.

What is the population of Amadah?

Amadah has a total population of 1,463, including 755 males and 708 females.

How many households are there in Amadah?

There are 209 households in Amadah.

What is the literacy rate in Amadah?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amadah is 57.69%. Male literacy is 67.55% and female literacy is 47.18%.