Amwa - Varanasi Sadar, Varanasi

Amwa is a village situated in the Varanasi Sadar tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from Varanasi and around 17 km from Varanasi. Amba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amwa is 209658. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.7 hectares and falls under the 221104 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Amwa 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 Shivpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Amwa

According to the 2011 Census, Amwa village had a total population of 1,050 people, including 548 males and 502 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.52%, with male literacy at 84.79% and female literacy at 67.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 273.

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

Nearby Villages of Amwa

Amwa 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 Amwa

Amwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Eocm, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Amwa is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amwa

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

Health Facilities in Amwa

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

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