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

According to the 2011 Census, Amla village had a total population of 2,161 people, including 1,086 males and 1,075 females, living in 469 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.83%, with male literacy at 77.23% and female literacy at 62.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 240.

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

Category Total Male Female
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 had a total population of 2,161, including 1,086 males and 1,075 females.

How many households are there in Amla?

Amla had 469 households.

What is the literacy rate in Amla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amla was 69.83%. Male literacy was 77.23% and female literacy was 62.25%.