Amsin


Amsin also known as Amsin Bazar is a pargana and gram panchayat in Goshainganj constituency of Faizabad district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Amsin is one of the oldest market and largest gram panchayat in Faizabad district of Uttar Pradesh.

History

Amsin was a former revenue unit and administrative unit of the Muslim kingdoms and British Raj. Amsin consisted of several mouzas, which were the smallest revenue units. Parganas are equivalent to present day districts system. A very large area up to Faizabad was under the administration of Amsin Pargana. In late 16th century this pargana was conquered by Pugnacious Baruwars they occupied 159 villages of this pargana and established a separate Taluka Pali.

Geography

Amsin is located at. It has an average elevation of 315 ft.

Transport

By road

Amsin is situated on the way to Akbarpur road and is well connected to other cities, towns and markets.

By train

Goshainganj Railway Station is the nearest railway station which is 5 km away.

Nearby Places

There are two big lakes near Amsin namely Darwan lake and Bhadauna lake the former one is a greater lake.

Demographics

India census, Amsin nagar panchayat had a population near about 10000. Males constitute about ~58% of the population and females about ~42%. Amsin has an average literacy rate of ~54%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 52%.