Amka - Pondi(Bachra), Korea

Amka is a village situated in the Pondi(Bachra) tehsil of Korea district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from Khadganva and around 45 km from Baikunthpur. Amka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amka is 431814. The village covers a total geographical area of 310.38 hectares and falls under the 497449 pincode. Chirmiri is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Amka

According to the 2011 Census, Amka village had a total population of 814 people, including 403 males and 411 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.77%, with male literacy at 81.30% and female literacy at 57.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 358.

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

Nearby Villages of Amka

Amka 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 Amka

Amka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chirmiri, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chirmiri to Amka is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baikunthpur to Amka is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amka

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

Health Facilities in Amka

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

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