Amawar - Dudhi, Sonbhadra

Amawar is a village situated in the Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dudhi and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Amawar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amawar is 214238. The village covers a total geographical area of 616.87 hectares and falls under the 231212 pincode. Dudhi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Amawar

As per Census 2011, Amawar village has a total population of 2,513 people, consisting of 1,308 males and 1,205 females. The village has 437 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 498 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,343 literate and 1,170 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,120 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 757 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5131,3081,205
Child Population (0–6 yrs)498271227
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,120573547
Scheduled Tribes (ST)757389368
Literate Population1,343859484
Illiterate Population1,170449721

Nearby Villages of Amawar

Amawar 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)
SugawamadSouth-West1.36 km
KudariSouth-East2.26 km
NagawaNorth2.59 km
Chak BairkharSouth-East2.73 km
BhisurSouth-West3.06 km
SundariSouth3.74 km
HarpuraEast3.74 km
BagharuWest3.83 km
BairkharEast3.84 km
Humel DoharNorth-East5.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amawar

Amawar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mahuariya, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dudhi to Amawar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Amawar is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amawar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Amawar

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

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

FAQs about Amawar

Where is Amawar located?

Amawar village is located in Dudhi Tehsil, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Amawar?

Amawar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Amawar?

The pincode of Amawar is 231212.

What is the population of Amawar?

Amawar has a total population of 2,513, including 1,308 males and 1,205 females.

How many households are there in Amawar?

There are 437 households in Amawar.

What is the literacy rate in Amawar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amawar is 53.44%. Male literacy is 65.67% and female literacy is 40.17%.