Amtem - Pen, Raigad

Amtem is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from Pen and around 30 km from Alibag. Amtem village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amtem is 553972. The village covers a total geographical area of 372.58 hectares and falls under the 402106 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Amtem

According to the 2011 Census, Amtem village had a total population of 1,019 people, including 536 males and 483 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.29%, with male literacy at 92.92% and female literacy at 66.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,019536483
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1117041
Scheduled Castes (SC)1367
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population729433296
Illiterate Population290103187

Nearby Villages of Amtem

Amtem 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)
DhaulpadaNorth-West1.39 km
Khar OvaliSouth1.57 km
NigadeNorth1.81 km
KasurghuntwadiWest2.02 km
RevoliNorth-East2.25 km
GandheSouth-West2.32 km
KarliSouth-East2.32 km
MundhaniSouth2.33 km
KoletiSouth-East2.46 km
TarshetSouth2.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amtem

Amtem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kasu, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Amtem is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Amtem is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amtem

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Amtem

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Amtem

Where is Amtem located?

Amtem village is located in Pen Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Amtem?

Amtem is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Amtem?

The pincode of Amtem is 402106.

What is the population of Amtem?

Amtem had a total population of 1,019, including 536 males and 483 females.

How many households are there in Amtem?

Amtem had 239 households.

What is the literacy rate in Amtem?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amtem was 80.29%. Male literacy was 92.92% and female literacy was 66.97%.