Amajhiriya - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Amajhiriya is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Badkadol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amajhiriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amajhiriya is 501128. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.92 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Jaisinghnagar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Amajhiriya

As per Census 2011, Amajhiriya village has a total population of 303 people, consisting of 156 males and 147 females. The village has 84 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 167 literate and 136 illiterate residents. Additionally, 164 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population303156147
Child Population (0–6 yrs)472027
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1648183
Literate Population16710859
Illiterate Population1364888

Nearby Villages of Amajhiriya

Amajhiriya 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)
DhaneharaSouth-West1.29 km
BaghadolWest1.72 km
BadkadolNorth-East1.91 km
KusmiEast2.15 km
SerimarNorth2.47 km
AmjhorSouth-East2.50 km
BachahaNorth-West2.69 km
DaraudiSouth-West3.14 km
JharaWest3.19 km
Nakti TolaEast3.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amajhiriya

Amajhiriya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Duvri Kalan, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisinghnagar to Amajhiriya is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Amajhiriya is about 65 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 Amajhiriya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Amajhiriya

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

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

FAQs about Amajhiriya

Where is Amajhiriya located?

Amajhiriya village is located in Jaisinghnagar Tehsil, Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Amajhiriya?

The Gram Panchayat of Amajhiriya is Badkadol.

What is the pincode of Amajhiriya?

The pincode of Amajhiriya is 484771.

What is the population of Amajhiriya?

Amajhiriya has a total population of 303, including 156 males and 147 females.

How many households are there in Amajhiriya?

There are 84 households in Amajhiriya.

What is the literacy rate in Amajhiriya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amajhiriya is 55.12%. Male literacy is 69.23% and female literacy is 40.14%.