Amodh - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Amodh is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Amodh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amodh is 201232. The village covers a total geographical area of 408.79 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Amodh 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 Mungra badshahpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaunpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Amodh

According to the 2011 Census, Amodh village had a total population of 2,468 people, including 1,163 males and 1,305 females, living in 388 households. The sex ratio was 1,122 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.45%, with male literacy at 84.41% and female literacy at 56.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 352.

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

Nearby Villages of Amodh

Amodh 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 Amodh

Amodh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nibhapur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Amodh is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Amodh is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amodh

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

Health Facilities in Amodh

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

FAQs about Amodh