Amotha - Satpuli, Pauri Garhwal

Amotha is a village situated in the Satpuli tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from Satpuli and around 50 km from Pauri Garhwal. Kathuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amotha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amotha is 047858. The village covers a total geographical area of 35.6 hectares and falls under the 246167 pincode. Lansdowne is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Amotha 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 Chaubattakhal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Amotha

According to the 2011 Census, Amotha village had a total population of 240 people, including 125 males and 115 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.73%, with male literacy at 85.71% and female literacy at 77.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Amotha

Amotha 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 Amotha

Amotha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lansdowne to Amotha is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri Garhwal to Amotha is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amotha

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

Health Facilities in Amotha

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

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