Amapali - Bhothiya, Sakti

Amapali is a village situated in the Bhothiya tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from Jaijaipur and around 50 km from Janjgir. Amapali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amapali is 437338. The village covers a total geographical area of 300.18 hectares and falls under the 495690 pincode. Sakti is the nearest town, located about 17 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 Jaijaipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Amapali

According to the 2011 Census, Amapali village had a total population of 1,416 people, including 710 males and 706 females, living in 277 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.82%, with male literacy at 82.95% and female literacy at 60.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 155.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sakti, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakti to Amapali is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Amapali is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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