Amgaon - Lundra, Surguja

Amgaon is a village situated in the Lundra tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lundra and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Karesar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amgaon is 433411. The village covers a total geographical area of 319.73 hectares and falls under the 497101 pincode. Ambikapur is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Lundra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Surguja Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Amgaon

As per Census 2011, Amgaon village has a total population of 612 people, consisting of 319 males and 293 females. The village has 165 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 254 literate and 358 illiterate residents. Additionally, 319 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 199 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population612319293
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1287652
Scheduled Castes (SC)319169150
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19910693
Literate Population254152102
Illiterate Population358167191

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
LundraWest1.50 km
BaheradihSouth1.71 km
KaresarEast1.95 km
ChirangaNorth-West2.39 km
KarankiSouth-West2.82 km
PatoraNorth-East2.93 km
SasouliSouth-East2.94 km
UparpondiWest2.99 km
DaholiSouth3.49 km
AgasiEast3.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amgaon

Amgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
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 Ambikapur to Amgaon is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Amgaon

Where is Amgaon located?

Amgaon village is located in Lundra Tehsil, Surguja district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Amgaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Amgaon is Karesar.

What is the pincode of Amgaon?

The pincode of Amgaon is 497101.

What is the population of Amgaon?

Amgaon has a total population of 612, including 319 males and 293 females.

How many households are there in Amgaon?

There are 165 households in Amgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Amgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amgaon is 41.50%. Male literacy is 47.65% and female literacy is 34.81%.