Amakhokhara - Poundi-Uproda, Korba

Amakhokhara is a village situated in the Poundi-Uproda tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Poundi-uproda and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Rampur(tanakhar) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amakhokhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amakhokhara is 436117. The village covers a total geographical area of 565.22 hectares and falls under the 495445 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Amakhokhara

According to the 2011 Census, Amakhokhara village had a total population of 1,290 people, including 641 males and 649 females, living in 273 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.89%, with male literacy at 66.30% and female literacy at 43.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 723.

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

Nearby Villages of Amakhokhara

Amakhokhara 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 Amakhokhara

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Amakhokhara. The nearest railway station is Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Amakhokhara is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Amakhokhara is about 35 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 Amakhokhara

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

Health Facilities in Amakhokhara

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

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