Amka - Pratapgarh, Alwar

Amka is a village situated in the Pratapgarh tehsil of Alwar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 26 km from Thanagazi and around 74 km from Alwar. Padak Chhapli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amka is 073135. The village covers a total geographical area of 430 hectares and falls under the 301027 pincode. Viratnagar is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Amka

According to the 2011 Census, Amka village had a total population of 903 people, including 460 males and 443 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.96%, with male literacy at 73.17% and female literacy at 44.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 160.

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

Nearby Villages of Amka

Amka 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 Amka

Public transport in the Amka is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baswa, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Viratnagar to Amka is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Amka is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amka

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

Health Facilities in Amka

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

FAQs about Amka