Amjhor - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Amjhor is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Amjhor village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amjhor is 501215. The village covers a total geographical area of 1068.63 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Jaisinghnagar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Amjhor

As per Census 2011, Amjhor village has a total population of 3,014 people, consisting of 1,549 males and 1,465 females. The village has 787 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 433 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,684 literate and 1,330 illiterate residents. Additionally, 500 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 865 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Amjhor

Amjhor 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 Amjhor

Amjhor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Duvri Kalan, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisinghnagar to Amjhor is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Amjhor 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 Amjhor

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

Health Facilities in Amjhor

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

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