Khand Ama - Lailunga, Raigarh

Khand Ama is a village situated in the Lailunga tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lailunga and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Khendama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khand Ama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khand Ama is 434561. The village covers a total geographical area of 632.8 hectares and falls under the 496113 pincode. Lailunga is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Khand Ama

According to the 2011 Census, Khand Ama village had a total population of 1,885 people, including 936 males and 949 females, living in 432 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.26%, with male literacy at 70.15% and female literacy at 54.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 127, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,647.

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

Nearby Villages of Khand Ama

Khand Ama 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 Khand Ama

Khand Ama 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 Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lailunga to Khand Ama is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Khand Ama is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khand Ama

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

Health Facilities in Khand Ama

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

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