Amona - Tonk Khurd, Dewas

Amona is a village situated in the Tonk Khurd tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tonk Khurd and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Amona village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amona is 473332. The village covers a total geographical area of 1464.2 hectares and falls under the 455116 pincode. Tonk Khurd is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Amona

According to the 2011 Census, Amona village had a total population of 1,999 people, including 1,017 males and 982 females, living in 399 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.83%, with male literacy at 87.67% and female literacy at 55.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 708.

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

Nearby Villages of Amona

Amona 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 Amona

Amona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pir Umrod, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tonk Khurd to Amona is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Amona is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amona

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

Health Facilities in Amona

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

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