Amanapur - Palus, Sangli

Amanapur is a village situated in the Palus tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palus and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Amnapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amanapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amanapur is 568422. The village covers a total geographical area of 1363.67 hectares and falls under the 416308 pincode. Tasgaon is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Amanapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Palus-kadegaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sangli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Amanapur

According to the 2011 Census, Amanapur village had a total population of 5,599 people, including 2,859 males and 2,740 females, living in 1,132 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.57%, with male literacy at 91.85% and female literacy at 83.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 433, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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 Population5,5992,8592,740
Child Population (0–6 yrs)553296257
Scheduled Castes (SC)433216217
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22139
Literate Population4,4192,3542,065
Illiterate Population1,180505675

Nearby Villages of Amanapur

Amanapur 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)
ViththalwadiNorth-East1.49 km
RadewadiSouth-West2.81 km
DhangaonSouth-East3.02 km
AnkalkhopSouth-West4.44 km
PalusNorth4.54 km
BurliWest4.56 km
SavantpurNorth-West4.65 km
YelaviEast5.26 km
JulewadiSouth-East5.66 km
SandagewadiNorth5.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amanapur

Amanapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amnapur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tasgaon to Amanapur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Amanapur 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 Amanapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Amanapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Amanapur

Where is Amanapur located?

Amanapur village is located in Palus Tehsil, Sangli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Amanapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Amanapur is Amnapur.

What is the pincode of Amanapur?

The pincode of Amanapur is 416308.

What is the population of Amanapur?

Amanapur had a total population of 5,599, including 2,859 males and 2,740 females.

How many households are there in Amanapur?

Amanapur had 1,132 households.

What is the literacy rate in Amanapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amanapur was 87.57%. Male literacy was 91.85% and female literacy was 83.17%.