Amgachhi - Saraiyahat, Dumka

Amgachhi is a village situated in the Saraiyahat subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraiyahat and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Pathra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amgachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amgachhi is 369425. The village covers a total geographical area of 14.82 hectares and falls under the 814145 pincode.

Amgachhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Amgachhi

According to the 2011 Census, Amgachhi village had a total population of 464 people, including 252 males and 212 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 841 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.36%, with male literacy at 68.14% and female literacy at 46.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population464252212
Child Population (0–6 yrs)874839
Scheduled Castes (SC)1138
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population22013981
Illiterate Population244113131

Nearby Villages of Amgachhi

Amgachhi 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 Amgachhi

Amgachhi 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 located within >10 km of Amgachhi.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dumka to Amgachhi is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amgachhi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Amgachhi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Amgachhi

Where is Amgachhi located?

Amgachhi village is located in Saraiyahat Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Amgachhi?

The Gram Panchayat of Amgachhi is Pathra.

What is the pincode of Amgachhi?

The pincode of Amgachhi is 814145.

What is the population of Amgachhi?

Amgachhi had a total population of 464, including 252 males and 212 females.

How many households are there in Amgachhi?

Amgachhi had 85 households.

What is the literacy rate in Amgachhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amgachhi was 58.36%. Male literacy was 68.14% and female literacy was 46.82%.