Amgaon - Dipka, Korba

Amgaon is a village situated in the Dipka tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from Katghora and around 20 km from Korba. Bata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amgaon is 435912. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.79 hectares and falls under the 495446 pincode. Dipka is the nearest town, located about 17 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 Katghora Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Amgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Amgaon village had a total population of 375 people, including 192 males and 183 females, living in 82 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.14%, with male literacy at 90.64% and female literacy at 53.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 252.

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

Amgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kusmuda Block Station, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dipka to Amgaon is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Amgaon is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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:

FAQs about Amgaon