Amar Kot

Amar Kot is a village located in Paonta Sahib tehsil of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 49km away from district headquarter Paonta Sahib. Paonta Sahib is the sub-district headquarter of Amar Kot village. As per 2009 stats, Amarkot is the gram panchayat of Amar Kot village.

Here you can discover what makes Amar Kot unique in its vibrant Paonta Sahib-Sirmaur region. You’ll see Amar Kot’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Amar Kot

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Amar Kot is 023335. The village spans a total geographical area of 81.1 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173025. Paonta Sahib is nearest town to Amar Kot village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Amar Kot village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Paonta Sahib Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Amar Kot

Population of Amar Kot

According to the 2011 Census, Amar Kot has a total population of about 1,624, with approximately 908 males and 716 females. The sex ratio is around 788 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 205 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 139 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 66. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.09%, with male literacy at about 70.37% and female literacy near 58.38%. There are around 357 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Amar Kot's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Amar Kot

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Amar Kot. As per the 2011 stats, Amar Kot had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Amar Kot

Knowing the nearby villages of Amar Kot helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Amar Kot.

Frequently Asked Questions about Amar Kot