Amla - Bhainsdehi, Betul

Amla is a village situated in the Bhainsdehi tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhainsdehi and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Amla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amla is 485285. The village covers a total geographical area of 1269.26 hectares and falls under the 460225 pincode. Bhainsdehi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Amla

As per Census 2011, Amla village has a total population of 2,161 people, consisting of 1,086 males and 1,075 females. The village has 469 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 235 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,345 literate and 816 illiterate residents. Additionally, 61 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 240 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Amla are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1611,0861,075
Child Population (0–6 yrs)235111124
Scheduled Castes (SC)613526
Scheduled Tribes (ST)240114126
Literate Population1,345753592
Illiterate Population816333483

Nearby Villages of Amla

Amla 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NandaraNorth-West2.30 km
AmbhoriNorth-East2.52 km
GoregaonWest2.83 km
SiwanpatSouth-East3.27 km
JamnyaNorth3.28 km
KukdiWest4.31 km
BhadugaonNorth-West5.18 km
MasodSouth-West5.20 km
MachhiNorth-East5.21 km
KolgaonSouth5.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amla

Amla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Betul, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhainsdehi to Amla is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Amla is about 38 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 Amla

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Amla

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Amla

Where is Amla located?

Amla village is located in Bhainsdehi Tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Amla?

Amla is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Amla?

The pincode of Amla is 460225.

What is the population of Amla?

Amla has a total population of 2,161, including 1,086 males and 1,075 females.

How many households are there in Amla?

There are 469 households in Amla.

What is the literacy rate in Amla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amla is 62.24%. Male literacy is 69.34% and female literacy is 55.07%.