Amerikapa Village - Bilha, Bilaspur

Amerikapa is a village situated in the Bilha tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilha and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Ameri Kapa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amerikapa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amerikapa is 438986. The village covers a total geographical area of 156.3 hectares and falls under the 495224 pincode. Bilha is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Amerikapa

As per Census 2011, Amerikapa village has a total population of 1,212 people, consisting of 610 males and 602 females. The village has 276 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 256 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 510 literate and 702 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 74 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Amerikapa

Amerikapa 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 Amerikapa

Amerikapa 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 Dagori, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilha to Amerikapa is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Amerikapa is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amerikapa

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

Health Facilities in Amerikapa

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

FAQs about Amerikapa