Amadand - Kotma, Anuppur

Amadand is a village situated in the Kotma tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 60 km from Anuppur and around 60 km from Anuppur. Amadand village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amadand is 501835. The village covers a total geographical area of 426.6 hectares and falls under the 484447 pincode. Kotma is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Amadand

According to the 2011 Census, Amadand village had a total population of 2,041 people, including 1,045 males and 996 females, living in 457 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.20%, with male literacy at 80.66% and female literacy at 61.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 681, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 192.

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

Nearby Villages of Amadand

Amadand 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 Amadand

Amadand is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotma, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotma to Amadand is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anuppur to Amadand 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 Amadand

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

Health Facilities in Amadand

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

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