Amraiya - Vijayraghavgarh, Katni

Amraiya is a village situated in the Vijayraghavgarh tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vijayraghavgarh and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Dhanwahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amraiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amraiya is 488514. The village covers a total geographical area of 361.76 hectares and falls under the 483880 pincode. Kymore is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Amraiya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Amraiya

According to the 2011 Census, Amraiya village had a total population of 738 people, including 375 males and 363 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.30%, with male literacy at 84.52% and female literacy at 56.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 309.

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 Population738375363
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1056540
Scheduled Castes (SC)743440
Scheduled Tribes (ST)309153156
Literate Population445262183
Illiterate Population293113180

Nearby Villages of Amraiya

Amraiya 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)
DhanwahiEast1.40 km
BaiharNorth1.63 km
HarraiyaEast2.35 km
Salaiya KohariSouth2.45 km
Khirwa KhurdSouth-West2.85 km
SemraNorth-West3.12 km
DurjanpurEast3.84 km
KuthilgawanWest3.93 km
DoondiNorth-West3.97 km
BudhagarNorth4.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amraiya

Amraiya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Amdara Road, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Kymore to Amraiya is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Amraiya is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amraiya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Amraiya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Amraiya

Where is Amraiya located?

Amraiya village is located in Vijayraghavgarh Tehsil, Katni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Amraiya?

The Gram Panchayat of Amraiya is Dhanwahi.

What is the pincode of Amraiya?

The pincode of Amraiya is 483880.

What is the population of Amraiya?

Amraiya had a total population of 738, including 375 males and 363 females.

How many households are there in Amraiya?

Amraiya had 167 households.

What is the literacy rate in Amraiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amraiya was 70.30%. Male literacy was 84.52% and female literacy was 56.66%.