Amgaon - Desaiganj (Vadasa), Gadchiroli

Amgaon is a village situated in the Desaiganj (Vadasa) tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Desaiganj (vadasa) and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Amgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amgaon is 538470. The village covers a total geographical area of 1473.54 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Amgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Amgaon village had a total population of 4,021 people, including 2,043 males and 1,978 females, living in 1,007 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.81%, with male literacy at 84.87% and female literacy at 68.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 553, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Amgaon

Amgaon 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 Amgaon

Amgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Amgaon is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Amgaon is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amgaon

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

Health Facilities in Amgaon

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

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