Amgaon - Sonakhan, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Amgaon is a village situated in the Sonakhan tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 62 km from Kasdol and around 95 km from Raipur. Amgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amgaon is 444169. The village covers a total geographical area of 918.72 hectares and falls under the 493551 pincode. Kasdol is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

Amgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bilaigarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Amgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Amgaon village had a total population of 475 people, including 230 males and 245 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.08%, with male literacy at 82.05% and female literacy at 52.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 394.

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

Nearby Villages of Amgaon

Amgaon 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 Amgaon

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Amgaon. The nearest railway station is Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasdol to Amgaon is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Amgaon is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amgaon

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

Health Facilities in Amgaon

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

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