Amera - Palari, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Amera is a village situated in the Palari tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from Palari and around 76 km from Raipur. Amera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amera is 443935. The village covers a total geographical area of 942.98 hectares and falls under the 493228 pincode. Palari is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Amera 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 Amera

According to the 2011 Census, Amera village had a total population of 5,142 people, including 2,581 males and 2,561 females, living in 949 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.84%, with male literacy at 79.54% and female literacy at 58.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,575, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 237.

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

Nearby Villages of Amera

Amera 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 Amera

Amera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhanwar Tonk, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palari to Amera is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Amera is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amera

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

Health Facilities in Amera

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

FAQs about Amera