Amaldiha Village - Lavan, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Amaldiha is a village situated in the Lavan tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from Baloda Bazar and around 114 km from Raipur. Turma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amaldiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amaldiha is 443835. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.28 hectares and falls under the 493526 pincode. Baloda Bazar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Amaldiha

As per Census 2011, Amaldiha village has a total population of 367 people, consisting of 193 males and 174 females. The village has 78 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 57 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 187 literate and 180 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 367 193 174
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 57 29 28
Scheduled Castes (SC) 14 6 8
Literate Population 187 117 70
Illiterate Population 180 76 104

Nearby Villages of Amaldiha

Amaldiha 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
HardiNorth1.43 km
MalidihEast2.00 km
BagarSouth-East2.76 km
ChitawarNorth-West2.85 km
KharweNorth-East3.12 km
BamhanpuriNorth-West3.21 km
PahandaSouth-West3.42 km
BorsiSouth3.55 km
SinghariNorth4.07 km
DhabadihWest4.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amaldiha

Amaldiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nipania, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within NA
Private Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baloda Bazar to Amaldiha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Amaldiha is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amaldiha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Amaldiha

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

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

FAQs about Amaldiha

Where is Amaldiha located?

Amaldiha village is located in Lavan Tehsil, Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Amaldiha?

The Gram Panchayat of Amaldiha is Turma.

What is the pincode of Amaldiha?

The pincode of Amaldiha is 493526.

What is the population of Amaldiha?

Amaldiha has a total population of 367, including 193 males and 174 females.

How many households are there in Amaldiha?

There are 78 households in Amaldiha.

What is the literacy rate in Amaldiha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amaldiha is 50.95%. Male literacy is 60.62% and female literacy is 40.23%.