Amera - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Amera is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Piparkhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amera is 433118. The village covers a total geographical area of 230.69 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Amera

As per Census 2011, Amera village has a total population of 452 people, consisting of 218 males and 234 females. The village has 95 households and a sex ratio of 1,073 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 188 literate and 264 illiterate residents. Additionally, 319 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Amera

Amera 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 Amera

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Amera. The nearest railway station is Kamalpurgram, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Amera is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Amera is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amera

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

Health Facilities in Amera

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

FAQs about Amera