Amona - Chikhli, Buldhana

Amona is a village situated in the Chikhli tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from Chikhli and around 50 km from Buldana. Amona village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amona is 529215. The village covers a total geographical area of 1111.6 hectares and falls under the 443201 pincode. Chikhli is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Amona

According to the 2011 Census, Amona village had a total population of 1,907 people, including 967 males and 940 females, living in 431 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.37%, with male literacy at 91.11% and female literacy at 71.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 500, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Amona

Amona 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 Amona

Public transport in the Amona is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jalna, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chikhli to Amona is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Amona is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amona

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

Health Facilities in Amona

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

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