Amthanu - Kareli, Narsimhapur

Amthanu is a village situated in the Kareli tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kareli and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Amthanoo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amthanu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amthanu is 491259. The village covers a total geographical area of 506.53 hectares and falls under the 487001 pincode. Kareli is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Amthanu 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 Amthanu

According to the 2011 Census, Amthanu village had a total population of 949 people, including 481 males and 468 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.85%, with male literacy at 70.56% and female literacy at 57.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 355.

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

Nearby Villages of Amthanu

Amthanu 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 Amthanu

Public transport in the Amthanu is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kareli, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kareli to Amthanu is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Amthanu is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amthanu

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

Health Facilities in Amthanu

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

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