Amdih - Baghmara-Cum-Katras, Dhanbad

Amdih is a village situated in the Baghmara-Cum-Katras subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baghmara and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Targa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amdih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amdih is 361407. The village covers a total geographical area of 47 hectares and falls under the 826006 pincode. Baghmara is the nearest town.

Amdih village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baghmara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Giridih Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Amdih

According to the 2011 Census, Amdih village had a total population of 428 people, including 231 males and 197 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 853 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.43%, with male literacy at 88.59% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Amdih

Amdih 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 Amdih

Amdih is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khanudih, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Amdih is about 40 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 Amdih

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

Health Facilities in Amdih

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

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