Amerikapa - 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

According to the 2011 Census, Amerikapa village had a total population of 1,212 people, including 610 males and 602 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.35%, with male literacy at 69.33% and female literacy at 37.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 74.

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

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