Amkol - Chauri Chaura, Gorakhpur

Amkol is a village situated in the Chauri Chaura tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chauri Chaura and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Aamkol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amkol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amkol is 185936. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.38 hectares and falls under the 273202 pincode. Gorakhpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Amkol village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Amkol

According to the 2011 Census, Amkol village had a total population of 2,074 people, including 1,044 males and 1,030 females, living in 362 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.08%, with male literacy at 77.49% and female literacy at 56.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,029.

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

Nearby Villages of Amkol

Amkol 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 Amkol

Amkol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chauri Chaura, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gorakhpur to Amkol is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Amkol is about 21 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 Amkol

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

Health Facilities in Amkol

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

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