Amai - Khairlanji, Balaghat

Amai is a village situated in the Khairlanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khairlanji and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Amai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amai is 497465. The village covers a total geographical area of 1230.7 hectares and falls under the 481335 pincode. Waraseoni is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Amai

According to the 2011 Census, Amai village had a total population of 3,048 people, including 1,497 males and 1,551 females, living in 762 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.81%, with male literacy at 85.76% and female literacy at 72.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 311, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 409.

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

Nearby Villages of Amai

Amai 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 Amai

Amai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Simariatal, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Waraseoni to Amai is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Amai is about 34 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 Amai

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

Health Facilities in Amai

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

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