Amachani - Magarlod, Dhamtari

Amachani is a village situated in the Magarlod tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Magarlod and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Dhamtari. Shuklabhata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amachani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amachani is 446963. The village covers a total geographical area of 281.42 hectares and falls under the 493662 pincode. Magarlod is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Amachani

As per Census 2011, Amachani village has a total population of 860 people, consisting of 426 males and 434 females. The village has 158 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 599 literate and 261 illiterate residents. Additionally, 183 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Amachani

Amachani 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 Amachani

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Amachani. The nearest railway station is Kurud, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Magarlod to Amachani is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Amachani is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amachani

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

Health Facilities in Amachani

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

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