Amaha - Chandla, Chhatarpur

Amaha is a village situated in the Chandla tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandla and around 89 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Bansiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amaha is 457615. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.3 hectares and falls under the 471525 pincode. Chandla is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Amaha

According to the 2011 Census, Amaha village had a total population of 343 people, including 167 males and 176 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.84%, with male literacy at 81.34% and female literacy at 57.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Amaha

Amaha 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 Amaha

Amaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Singhpur Dumra, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandla to Amaha is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Amaha 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 Amaha

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

Health Facilities in Amaha

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

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