Amethi - Palari, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Amethi is a village situated in the Palari tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Palari and around 90 km from Raipur. Amethi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amethi is 443966. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.47 hectares and falls under the 493228 pincode. Palari is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Amethi 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 Amethi

According to the 2011 Census, Amethi village had a total population of 1,438 people, including 726 males and 712 females, living in 272 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.61%, with male literacy at 91.86% and female literacy at 57.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 133, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 351.

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

Nearby Villages of Amethi

Amethi 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 Amethi

Amethi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhatapara, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palari to Amethi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Amethi is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amethi

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

Health Facilities in Amethi

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

FAQs about Amethi