Amgaon - Baihar, Balaghat

Amgaon is a village situated in the Baihar tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baihar and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Amgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amgaon is 497990. The village covers a total geographical area of 674.54 hectares and falls under the 481111 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Amgaon

As per Census 2011, Amgaon village has a total population of 2,087 people, consisting of 1,027 males and 1,060 females. The village has 492 households and a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males. There are 227 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,533 literate and 554 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 891 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Amgaon

Amgaon 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 Amgaon

Amgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhapewara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Amgaon is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Amgaon is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amgaon

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

Health Facilities in Amgaon

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

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