Amakada - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Amakada is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Aamakada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amakada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amakada is 447668. The village covers a total geographical area of 545.48 hectares and falls under the 494665 pincode. Bhanupratappur 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 Kanker Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Amakada

According to the 2011 Census, Amakada village had a total population of 1,072 people, including 524 males and 548 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.68%, with male literacy at 83.05% and female literacy at 60.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 870.

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

Amakada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur 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 60 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 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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