Amalkunda - Lavan, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Amalkunda is a village situated in the Lavan tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from Baloda Bazar and around 103 km from Raipur. Amalkunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amalkunda is 443798. The village covers a total geographical area of 355 hectares and falls under the 493332 pincode. Baloda Bazar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Amalkunda 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 Amalkunda

According to the 2011 Census, Amalkunda village had a total population of 1,523 people, including 768 males and 755 females, living in 242 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.85%, with male literacy at 79.77% and female literacy at 50.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 303.

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

Nearby Villages of Amalkunda

Amalkunda 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 Amalkunda

Amalkunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ibhh, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baloda Bazar to Amalkunda is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Amalkunda is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amalkunda

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

Health Facilities in Amalkunda

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

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