Amarkot - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Amarkot is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 122 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Amarkot village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amarkot is 445883. The village covers a total geographical area of 425.85 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Amarkot

According to the 2011 Census, Amarkot village had a total population of 1,490 people, including 749 males and 741 females, living in 352 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.86%, with male literacy at 79.69% and female literacy at 56.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 190, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 391.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,490749741
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20811494
Scheduled Castes (SC)1909397
Scheduled Tribes (ST)391192199
Literate Population870506364
Illiterate Population620243377

Nearby Villages of Amarkot

Amarkot 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BanpaliSouth1.25 km
KendumudiSouth-West1.81 km
ChandibhaunaEast1.86 km
JogidipaNorth2.05 km
MudhaWest2.36 km
MohdaSouth2.58 km
KenduwaNorth-East2.72 km
RisekelaNorth3.04 km
BanigirolaSouth-West3.36 km
JalpurEast3.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amarkot

Amarkot 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 Barpali, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Amarkot is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Amarkot is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amarkot

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Amarkot

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Amarkot

Where is Amarkot located?

Amarkot village is located in Saraipali Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Amarkot?

Amarkot is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Amarkot?

The pincode of Amarkot is 493558.

What is the population of Amarkot?

Amarkot had a total population of 1,490, including 749 males and 741 females.

How many households are there in Amarkot?

Amarkot had 352 households.

What is the literacy rate in Amarkot?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amarkot was 67.86%. Male literacy was 79.69% and female literacy was 56.26%.