Amethi - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Amethi is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Sarangarh and around 58 km from Raigarh. Amethi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amethi is 435496. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.09 hectares and falls under the 496445 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Amethi

As per Census 2011, Amethi village has a total population of 617 people, consisting of 292 males and 325 females. The village has 153 households and a sex ratio of 1,113 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 399 literate and 218 illiterate residents. Additionally, 51 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population617292325
Child Population (0–6 yrs)924250
Scheduled Castes (SC)512031
Scheduled Tribes (ST)15510
Literate Population399223176
Illiterate Population21869149

Nearby Villages of Amethi

Amethi 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)
Mauha DhodhaEast1.36 km
BeltikriSouth-West1.39 km
MudparNorth-West1.44 km
SaradihWest1.59 km
JharpaliSouth-West1.80 km
Kharri BadeNorth-East1.87 km
DansaraSouth1.98 km
Kharwani BadeEast2.41 km
BarbhanthaSouth-East2.43 km
Basin BahraNorth-West2.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amethi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Amethi. The nearest railway station is Kirodimalnagar, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.4 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 Sarangarh to Amethi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Amethi is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amethi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Amethi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Amethi

Where is Amethi located?

Amethi village is located in Sarangarh Tehsil, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Amethi?

Amethi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Amethi?

The pincode of Amethi is 496445.

What is the population of Amethi?

Amethi has a total population of 617, including 292 males and 325 females.

How many households are there in Amethi?

There are 153 households in Amethi.

What is the literacy rate in Amethi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amethi is 64.67%. Male literacy is 76.37% and female literacy is 54.15%.