Amda - Pansemal, Barwani

Amda is a village situated in the Pansemal tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pansemal and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Aamada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amda is 478421. The village covers a total geographical area of 471.8 hectares and falls under the 451881 pincode. Pansemal is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Amda

According to the 2011 Census, Amda village had a total population of 2,931 people, including 1,409 males and 1,522 females, living in 579 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.70%, with male literacy at 61.25% and female literacy at 48.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 203, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,261.

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 Population2,9311,4091,522
Child Population (0–6 yrs)474240234
Scheduled Castes (SC)203102101
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2,2611,0611,200
Literate Population1,344716628
Illiterate Population1,587693894

Nearby Villages of Amda

Amda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GongwadaSouth-West1.52 km
JunapaniNorth-East2.01 km
KhadkiSouth-East2.91 km
PiparaniNorth3.10 km
GorikhedaNorth-East3.23 km
JalgoneEast3.25 km
KansulSouth3.30 km
PannaliNorth-West3.36 km
Bandhara BuzurgNorth-East3.87 km
RampuraEast4.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amda

Amda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranala, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pansemal to Amda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Amda is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amda

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Amda 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 Amda

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Amda 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Amda

Where is Amda located?

Amda village is located in Pansemal Tehsil, Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Amda?

The Gram Panchayat of Amda is Aamada.

What is the pincode of Amda?

The pincode of Amda is 451881.

What is the population of Amda?

Amda had a total population of 2,931, including 1,409 males and 1,522 females.

How many households are there in Amda?

Amda had 579 households.

What is the literacy rate in Amda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amda was 54.70%. Male literacy was 61.25% and female literacy was 48.76%.