Amroh - Ramnagar, Udhampur
Amroh is a village situated in the Ramnagar tehsil of Udhampur district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramnagar and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Udhampur. Amroh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Amroh is 005086. The village covers a total geographical area of 1168.3 hectares and falls under the 182122 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.
Amroh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Amroh
As per Census 2011, Amroh village has a total population of 2,130 people, consisting of 1,108 males and 1,022 females. The village has 389 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 310 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,383 literate and 747 illiterate residents. Additionally, 656 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Amroh are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,130 | 1,108 | 1,022 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 310 | 169 | 141 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 656 | 338 | 318 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | - | 1 |
| Literate Population | 1,383 | 809 | 574 |
| Illiterate Population | 747 | 299 | 448 |
Nearby Villages of Amroh
Amroh is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Amroh
Public transport in the Amroh is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Amroh is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udhampur to Amroh is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Amroh
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Amroh village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Amroh
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Amroh village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Amroh
Where is Amroh located?
Amroh village is located in Ramnagar Tehsil, Udhampur district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Amroh?
Amroh is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Amroh?
The pincode of Amroh is 182122.
What is the population of Amroh?
Amroh has a total population of 2,130, including 1,108 males and 1,022 females.
How many households are there in Amroh?
There are 389 households in Amroh.
What is the literacy rate in Amroh?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amroh is 64.93%. Male literacy is 73.01% and female literacy is 56.16%.