Amgavhan - Mangrulpir, Washim

Amgavhan is a village situated in the Mangrulpir tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangrulpir and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Khadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amgavhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amgavhan is 530746. The village covers a total geographical area of 330.52 hectares and falls under the 444403 pincode. Karanja is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Amgavhan

As per Census 2011, Amgavhan village has a total population of 550 people, consisting of 295 males and 255 females. The village has 120 households and a sex ratio of 864 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 408 literate and 142 illiterate residents. Additionally, 220 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Amgavhan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population550295255
Child Population (0–6 yrs)563125
Scheduled Castes (SC)220118102
Literate Population408234174
Illiterate Population1426181

Nearby Villages of Amgavhan

Amgavhan 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)
PimpalshendaEast1.16 km
LakhamapurNorth-West1.62 km
EkambaSouth-West1.73 km
KhadiSouth2.75 km
GaiwalNorth2.95 km
DawakhaSouth-West2.99 km
SohalNorth-East2.99 km
ParwaWest3.16 km
Dhamni KhadiSouth-East3.31 km
SanlapurNorth-West4.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amgavhan

Amgavhan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanja to Amgavhan is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Amgavhan is about 57 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 Amgavhan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Amgavhan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Amgavhan

Where is Amgavhan located?

Amgavhan village is located in Mangrulpir Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Amgavhan?

The Gram Panchayat of Amgavhan is Khadi.

What is the pincode of Amgavhan?

The pincode of Amgavhan is 444403.

What is the population of Amgavhan?

Amgavhan has a total population of 550, including 295 males and 255 females.

How many households are there in Amgavhan?

There are 120 households in Amgavhan.

What is the literacy rate in Amgavhan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amgavhan is 74.18%. Male literacy is 79.32% and female literacy is 68.24%.