Amana - Malegaon, Washim

Amana is a village situated in the Malegaon tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malegaon and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Amana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amana is 530609. The village covers a total geographical area of 643 hectares and falls under the 444503 pincode. Washim is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Amana

According to the 2011 Census, Amana village had a total population of 1,808 people, including 943 males and 865 females, living in 364 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.67%, with male literacy at 90.19% and female literacy at 76.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 576, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 487.

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

Nearby Villages of Amana

Amana 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 Amana

Amana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aman Vadi, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Washim to Amana is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Amana is about 40 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 Amana

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

Health Facilities in Amana

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

FAQs about Amana