Amtara - Bilaspur

Amtara is a village situated in the Bilaspur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Bilaspur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Kachhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amtara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amtara is 438736. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.85 hectares and falls under the 495009 pincode. Ratanpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Amtara

According to the 2011 Census, Amtara village had a total population of 814 people, including 429 males and 385 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.70%, with male literacy at 89.80% and female literacy at 57.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 158, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 520.

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

Nearby Villages of Amtara

Amtara 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 Amtara

Amtara 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 Ghutku, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratanpur to Amtara is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Amtara is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amtara

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

Health Facilities in Amtara

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

FAQs about Amtara