Amjhar - Gawan, Giridih

Amjhar is a village situated in the Gawan subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gawan and around 89 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Jamdar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amjhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amjhar is 350237. The village covers a total geographical area of 236.15 hectares and falls under the 815313 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town.

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

Population of Amjhar

As per Census 2011, Amjhar village has a total population of 387 people, consisting of 194 males and 193 females. The village has 59 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 152 literate and 235 illiterate residents. Additionally, 387 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Amjhar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Amjhar

Amjhar 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 Amjhar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Amjhar. The nearest railway station is Yadudih, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Amjhar is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amjhar

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

Health Facilities in Amjhar

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

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