Amode - Shirpur, Dhule

Amode is a village situated in the Shirpur tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirpur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Aamode serves as the Village Panchayat for Amode village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amode is 526054. The village covers a total geographical area of 614 hectares and falls under the 425405 pincode. Shirpur is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Amode village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Amode

According to the 2011 Census, Amode village had a total population of 2,999 people, including 1,557 males and 1,442 females, living in 610 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.08%, with male literacy at 86.10% and female literacy at 69.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 250, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 936.

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

Nearby Villages of Amode

Amode 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 Amode

Amode is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nardana, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirpur to Amode is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Amode is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amode

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

Health Facilities in Amode

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

FAQs about Amode