Amjo - Bengabad, Giridih

Amjo is a village situated in the Bengabad subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 19 km from Giridih, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Phitkoriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amjo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amjo is 351647. The village covers a total geographical area of 229 hectares and falls under the 815312 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town.

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

Population of Amjo

According to the 2011 Census, Amjo village had a total population of 607 people, including 304 males and 303 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.53%, with male literacy at 60.00% and female literacy at 24.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 195, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Amjo

Amjo 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 Amjo

Amjo is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Maheshmunda, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Amjo is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amjo

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

Health Facilities in Amjo

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

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