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.

Here you can discover what makes Amargarh unique in its vibrant Paonta Sahib-Sirmaur region. You’ll see Amargarh’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 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.

Google Map of Amargarh

Population of Amargarh

According to the 2011 Census, Amargarh has a total population of about 960, with approximately 513 males and 447 females. The sex ratio is around 871 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 146 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 274 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 84. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.23%, with male literacy at about 70.37% and female literacy near 55.03%. There are around 173 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Amargarh's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

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.

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