Amgaon - Kareli, Narsimhapur

Amgaon is a village situated in the Kareli tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kareli and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Amgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amgaon is 491373. The village covers a total geographical area of 575.96 hectares and falls under the 487225 pincode. Kareli is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Amgaon

As per Census 2011, Amgaon village has a total population of 5,659 people, consisting of 2,924 males and 2,735 females. The village has 1,328 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 657 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,174 literate and 1,485 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,042 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 321 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Amgaon are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,6592,9242,735
Child Population (0–6 yrs)657341316
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,042526516
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321169152
Literate Population4,1742,2881,886
Illiterate Population1,485636849

Nearby Villages of Amgaon

Amgaon 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)
KarodaEast2.22 km
TinsaraSouth-West2.69 km
Baghuwar [baghwar]North-West3.45 km
GobargaonSouth3.57 km
BasodaSouth-East3.61 km
AwariyaEast3.83 km
BinerEast4.50 km
JowaNorth-East4.70 km
AmhetaNorth-East4.80 km
Kankar KuinyaWest5.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amgaon

Amgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kareli, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kareli to Amgaon is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Amgaon is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Amgaon

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

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

FAQs about Amgaon

Where is Amgaon located?

Amgaon village is located in Kareli Tehsil, Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Amgaon?

Amgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Amgaon?

The pincode of Amgaon is 487225.

What is the population of Amgaon?

Amgaon has a total population of 5,659, including 2,924 males and 2,735 females.

How many households are there in Amgaon?

There are 1,328 households in Amgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Amgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amgaon is 73.76%. Male literacy is 78.25% and female literacy is 68.96%.