Amaguhan - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Amaguhan is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Damkasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amaguhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amaguhan is 447662. The village covers a total geographical area of 461.81 hectares and falls under the 494635 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Amaguhan

According to the 2011 Census, Amaguhan village had a total population of 459 people, including 220 males and 239 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 1,086 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.97%, with male literacy at 72.68% and female literacy at 53.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 428.

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

Nearby Villages of Amaguhan

Amaguhan 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 Amaguhan

Amaguhan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Amaguhan is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Amaguhan is about 32 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 Amaguhan

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

Health Facilities in Amaguhan

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

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