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

According to the 2011 Census, Amgaon village had a total population of 2,087 people, including 1,027 males and 1,060 females, living in 492 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.42%, with male literacy at 87.36% and female literacy at 77.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 891.

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

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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