Amawa - Kasya, Kushinagar

Amawa is a village situated in the Kasya tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kasya and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Amawa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amawa is 189288. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.46 hectares and falls under the 274401 pincode.

Amawa 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 Fazilnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Deoria Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Amawa

According to the 2011 Census, Amawa village had a total population of 1,678 people, including 875 males and 803 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.72%, with male literacy at 87.22% and female literacy at 58.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 126.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,678875803
Child Population (0–6 yrs)236116120
Scheduled Castes (SC)633
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1266561
Literate Population1,063662401
Illiterate Population615213402

Nearby Villages of Amawa

Amawa 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)
Jokwa KhurdNorth-East0.90 km
Jokwa BuzurgNorth-West1.02 km
PatkhauliSouth-East1.10 km
DhauraharaSouth-West1.17 km
Tekulia Urf DubauliSouth1.62 km
DhundhwaliaNorth-West1.65 km
SohangNorth1.68 km
GarahiyaEast1.87 km
Basdila DurjanSouth-East2.15 km
SathiaonSouth-East2.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amawa

Amawa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhuri Jn, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kushinagar to Amawa is about 32 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 Amawa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Amawa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Amawa

Where is Amawa located?

Amawa village is located in Kasya Tehsil, Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Amawa?

Amawa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Amawa?

The pincode of Amawa is 274401.

What is the population of Amawa?

Amawa had a total population of 1,678, including 875 males and 803 females.

How many households are there in Amawa?

Amawa had 244 households.

What is the literacy rate in Amawa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amawa was 73.72%. Male literacy was 87.22% and female literacy was 58.71%.