Amakundi - Molakalmuru, Chitradurga

Amakundi is a village situated in the Molakalmuru taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Molakalmuru and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Chikkirahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amakundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amakundi is 605187. The village covers a total geographical area of 484.15 hectares and falls under the 577535 pincode. Molakalmuru is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Amakundi

According to the 2011 Census, Amakundi village had a total population of 877 people, including 443 males and 434 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.67%, with male literacy at 78.98% and female literacy at 62.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 230, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 117.

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

Nearby Villages of Amakundi

Amakundi 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 Amakundi

Amakundi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Molakalmuru, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Molakalmuru to Amakundi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Amakundi is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amakundi

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

Health Facilities in Amakundi

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

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