Amawal - Sakaldiha, Chandauli

Amawal is a village situated in the Sakaldiha tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakaldiha and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Chandauli. Amawal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amawal is 207148. The village covers a total geographical area of 253.86 hectares and falls under the 232108 pincode. Chandauli is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Amawal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sakaldiha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Amawal

According to the 2011 Census, Amawal village had a total population of 1,864 people, including 998 males and 866 females, living in 311 households. The sex ratio was 868 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.95%, with male literacy at 64.94% and female literacy at 47.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 700, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Amawal

Amawal 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 Amawal

Amawal 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 Sakaldiha, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandauli to Amawal is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandauli to Amawal is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amawal

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

Health Facilities in Amawal

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

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