Baiga Amba - Kansabel, Jashpur

Baiga Amba is a village situated in the Kansabel tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kansabel and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Kodaliya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baiga Amba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baiga Amba is 433732. The village covers a total geographical area of 540.34 hectares and falls under the 496223 pincode. Kunkuri is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Baiga Amba

According to the 2011 Census, Baiga Amba village had a total population of 440 people, including 200 males and 240 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 1,200 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.28%, with male literacy at 62.35% and female literacy at 47.55%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 251.

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

Nearby Villages of Baiga Amba

Baiga Amba 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 Baiga Amba

Baiga Amba is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunkuri to Baiga Amba is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Baiga Amba is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baiga Amba

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

Health Facilities in Baiga Amba

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

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