Amaldiha - Pusour, Raigarh

Amaldiha is a village situated in the Pusour tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pusaur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Pacheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amaldiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amaldiha is 435033. The village covers a total geographical area of 233.72 hectares and falls under the 496001 pincode. Pusaur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Amaldiha 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 Amaldiha

As per Census 2011, Amaldiha village has a total population of 683 people, consisting of 320 males and 363 females. The village has 215 households and a sex ratio of 1,134 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 467 literate and 216 illiterate residents. Additionally, 48 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 162 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Amaldiha are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population683320363
Child Population (0–6 yrs)863650
Scheduled Castes (SC)482325
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1627191
Literate Population467245222
Illiterate Population21675141

Nearby Villages of Amaldiha

Amaldiha 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)
PachedaNorth-East1.45 km
KoanuwatalEast1.55 km
BhatpurWest1.66 km
DulopurNorth-West2.02 km
BardapuriSouth-West2.37 km
PutkapuriSouth-East2.75 km
TekaNorth-East2.79 km
BasantpurWest2.95 km
SalhepaliNorth3.15 km
NaurangpurNorth-West3.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amaldiha

Amaldiha 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 Kirodimalnagar, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusaur to Amaldiha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Amaldiha is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amaldiha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Amaldiha

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

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

FAQs about Amaldiha

Where is Amaldiha located?

Amaldiha village is located in Pusour Tehsil, Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Amaldiha?

The Gram Panchayat of Amaldiha is Pacheda.

What is the pincode of Amaldiha?

The pincode of Amaldiha is 496001.

What is the population of Amaldiha?

Amaldiha has a total population of 683, including 320 males and 363 females.

How many households are there in Amaldiha?

There are 215 households in Amaldiha.

What is the literacy rate in Amaldiha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amaldiha is 68.37%. Male literacy is 76.56% and female literacy is 61.16%.