Amargarh

Amargarh is a village located in Paonta Sahib tehsil of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 37km away from district headquarter Paonta Sahib. Paonta Sahib is the sub-district headquarter of Amargarh village. As per 2009 stats, Puruwala is the gram panchayat of Amargarh village.

Amargarh has its own place in the vibrant Sirmaur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Amargarh

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Amargarh is 023306. The village spans a total geographical area of 82.93 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173001. Paonta Sahib is nearest town to Amargarh village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Amargarh 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.

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Population of Amargarh

Below is a concise population overview of Amargarh as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 960 513 447
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 146 79 67
Scheduled Castes (SC) 274 144 130
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 84 43 41
Literate Population 607 361 246
Illiterate Population 353 152 201

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Amargarh village:

  • The total population of Amargarh village is around 960, including approximately 513 males and 447 females, with a sex ratio of 871 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 146 children aged 0–6 years in Amargarh village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Amargarh village has 274 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 84 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Amargarh village is about 63.23%, with male literacy at 70.37% and female literacy at 55.03%.
  • There are around 173 households in Amargarh village.

Connectivity of Amargarh

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Amargarh

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Amargarh

Where is Amargarh located?
Amargarh village is situated in Paonta Sahib Tehsil, within the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Amargarh?
The Gram Panchayat of Amargarh is Puruwala (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Amargarh?
The pincode of Amargarh is 173001, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Amargarh as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Amargarh is 960, with 513 males and 447 females.
How many households are there in Amargarh as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Amargarh village has a total of 173 households.
What is the literacy rate in Amargarh as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Amargarh is 63.23%. The male literacy rate is 70.37%, while the female literacy rate is 55.03%.