Amadand - Pendra, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Amadand is a village situated in the Pendra tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Pendra and around 110 km from Bilaspur. Amadand village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amadand is 437627. The village covers a total geographical area of 696.77 hectares and falls under the 495119 pincode. Pendra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Amadand

According to the 2011 Census, Amadand village had a total population of 1,962 people, including 990 males and 972 females, living in 538 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.04%, with male literacy at 74.97% and female literacy at 54.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,064.

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

Nearby Villages of Amadand

Amadand 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 Amadand

Amadand is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chirmiri, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pendra to Amadand is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Amadand is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amadand

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

Health Facilities in Amadand

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

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