Amalbhiti - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Amalbhiti is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Amalbhitthi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amalbhiti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amalbhiti is 433111. The village covers a total geographical area of 574.12 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Amalbhiti

As per Census 2011, Amalbhiti village has a total population of 2,397 people, consisting of 1,211 males and 1,186 females. The village has 584 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 381 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,169 literate and 1,228 illiterate residents. Additionally, 217 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 818 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3971,2111,186
Child Population (0–6 yrs)381211170
Scheduled Castes (SC)217111106
Scheduled Tribes (ST)818417401
Literate Population1,169672497
Illiterate Population1,228539689

Nearby Villages of Amalbhiti

Amalbhiti 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)
IrgawanWest1.55 km
MajhgawanNorth1.62 km
MukundpurNorth-East2.11 km
BelkharikhaSouth-East2.15 km
ParriNorth2.24 km
JaipurEast2.27 km
Malgawan KalanSouth-West2.77 km
TurnaSouth3.17 km
Parsondi KhurdNorth-East3.50 km
Pondi KhurdNorth3.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amalbhiti

Amalbhiti is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Amalbhiti is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Amalbhiti 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 Amalbhiti

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

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

Health Facilities in Amalbhiti

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

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

FAQs about Amalbhiti

Where is Amalbhiti located?

Amalbhiti village is located in Lakhanpur Tehsil, Surguja district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Amalbhiti?

The Gram Panchayat of Amalbhiti is Amalbhitthi.

What is the pincode of Amalbhiti?

The pincode of Amalbhiti is 497116.

What is the population of Amalbhiti?

Amalbhiti has a total population of 2,397, including 1,211 males and 1,186 females.

How many households are there in Amalbhiti?

There are 584 households in Amalbhiti.

What is the literacy rate in Amalbhiti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amalbhiti is 48.77%. Male literacy is 55.49% and female literacy is 41.91%.