Amakada - Antagarh, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Amakada is a village situated in the Antagarh tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Antagarh and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Kaleparas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amakada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amakada is 448060. The village covers a total geographical area of 269.85 hectares and falls under the 494665 pincode. Antagarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Amakada

According to the 2011 Census, Amakada village had a total population of 332 people, including 187 males and 145 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 775 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.40%, with male literacy at 68.97% and female literacy at 47.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 312.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Amakada

Amakada 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 Amakada

Public transport in the Amakada is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Antagarh to Amakada is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Amakada is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amakada

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

Health Facilities in Amakada

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

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