Amate - Khanapur, Belagavi

Amate is a village situated in the Khanapur taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Khanapur and around 32 km from Belgaum. Amate village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amate is 597814. The village covers a total geographical area of 1427.26 hectares and falls under the 591345 pincode. Khanapur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Amate village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Amate

According to the 2011 Census, Amate village had a total population of 1,513 people, including 773 males and 740 females, living in 292 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.65%, with male literacy at 76.77% and female literacy at 47.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 138.

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

Nearby Villages of Amate

Amate 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 Amate

Amate is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Desur, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khanapur to Amate is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Amate is about 32 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 Amate

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

Health Facilities in Amate

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

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