Amjhar - Amarpatan, Maihar

Amjhar is a village situated in the Amarpatan tehsil of Maihar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from Amarpatan and around 68 km from Satna. Amjhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amjhar is 464346. The village covers a total geographical area of 1020.18 hectares and falls under the 485778 pincode. Amarpatan is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Amjhar

According to the 2011 Census, Amjhar village had a total population of 1,348 people, including 715 males and 633 females, living in 292 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.25%, with male literacy at 66.90% and female literacy at 41.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 164, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 711.

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

Nearby Villages of Amjhar

Amjhar 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 Amjhar

Amjhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Turki Road, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amarpatan to Amjhar is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satna to Amjhar is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amjhar

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

Health Facilities in Amjhar

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

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