Amapali - Kharsia, Raigarh

Amapali is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Khairpali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amapali is 435261. The village covers a total geographical area of 130.87 hectares and falls under the 496665 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Amapali

According to the 2011 Census, Amapali village had a total population of 318 people, including 150 males and 168 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 1,120 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.94%, with male literacy at 82.84% and female literacy at 61.81%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 109.

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

Nearby Villages of Amapali

Amapali 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 Amapali

Amapali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Robertson, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Amapali is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Amapali is about 31 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 Amapali

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

Health Facilities in Amapali

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

FAQs about Amapali