Amgaon - Jaijaipur, Sakti

Amgaon is a village situated in the Jaijaipur tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from Jaijaipur and around 49 km from Janjgir. Aamgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amgaon is 437355. The village covers a total geographical area of 954.08 hectares and falls under the 495690 pincode. Jaijaipur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Amgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Amgaon village had a total population of 3,143 people, including 1,584 males and 1,559 females, living in 684 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.80%, with male literacy at 80.33% and female literacy at 53.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,245, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 227.

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 Baradwar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaijaipur to Amgaon is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Amgaon is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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:

FAQs about Amgaon