Amkhera - Moth, Jhansi

Amkhera is a village situated in the Moth tehsil of Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Moth and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Jhansi. Jaura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amkhera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amkhera is 152109. The village covers a total geographical area of 226 hectares and falls under the 284306 pincode. Jhansi is the nearest town, located about 64 km away.

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

Population of Amkhera

As per Census 2011, Amkhera village has a total population of 491 people, consisting of 254 males and 237 females. The village has 91 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 65 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 345 literate and 146 illiterate residents. Additionally, 66 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Amkhera are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population491254237
Child Population (0–6 yrs)652936
Scheduled Castes (SC)663333
Literate Population345208137
Illiterate Population14646100

Nearby Villages of Amkhera

Amkhera 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JauraNorth1.10 km
BarthariWest1.71 km
Bhora GhatSouth-East1.77 km
Imliya(moth)East2.20 km
NimoniaSouth-West2.33 km
TandaNorth2.49 km
BaghoniaSouth3.09 km
SainaNorth-East3.15 km
BamhroliNorth-West3.20 km
RaruwaEast3.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amkhera

Amkhera 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 Moth, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhansi to Amkhera is about 64 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhansi to Amkhera is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amkhera

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Amkhera

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Amkhera

Where is Amkhera located?

Amkhera village is located in Moth Tehsil, Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Amkhera?

The Gram Panchayat of Amkhera is Jaura.

What is the pincode of Amkhera?

The pincode of Amkhera is 284306.

What is the population of Amkhera?

Amkhera has a total population of 491, including 254 males and 237 females.

How many households are there in Amkhera?

There are 91 households in Amkhera.

What is the literacy rate in Amkhera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amkhera is 70.26%. Male literacy is 81.89% and female literacy is 57.81%.