Amara - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Amara is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Amara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amara is 201401. The village covers a total geographical area of 316.28 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Amara 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 Machhlishahr Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Amara

According to the 2011 Census, Amara village had a total population of 2,654 people, including 1,303 males and 1,351 females, living in 374 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.47%, with male literacy at 81.71% and female literacy at 50.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 645.

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

Nearby Villages of Amara

Amara 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 Amara

Amara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jarauna, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Amara

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

FAQs about Amara