Alampur - Chicholi, Betul

Alampur is a village situated in the Chicholi tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chicholi and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Alampur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alampur is 485745. The village covers a total geographical area of 860.23 hectares and falls under the 460330 pincode. Chicholi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Alampur

According to the 2011 Census, Alampur village had a total population of 1,277 people, including 633 males and 644 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.27%, with male literacy at 62.64% and female literacy at 46.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 994.

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 Population1,277633644
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1889593
Scheduled Castes (SC)522824
Scheduled Tribes (ST)994489505
Literate Population591337254
Illiterate Population686296390

Nearby Villages of Alampur

Alampur 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)
ChunagosaiNorth2.27 km
JamliSouth2.49 km
Dhaniya JamNorth3.24 km
MotipurSouth-West3.51 km
Balhai RytNorth3.95 km
SitadongriEast4.18 km
Singar ChawdiSouth-West4.18 km
Balhai MalNorth4.48 km
PathakhedaWest4.62 km
UnchagohanEast4.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Alampur

Alampur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Maramjhiri, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Chicholi to Alampur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Alampur is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alampur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Alampur

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

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

FAQs about Alampur

Where is Alampur located?

Alampur village is located in Chicholi Tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Alampur?

Alampur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Alampur?

The pincode of Alampur is 460330.

What is the population of Alampur?

Alampur had a total population of 1,277, including 633 males and 644 females.

How many households are there in Alampur?

Alampur had 247 households.

What is the literacy rate in Alampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Alampur was 54.27%. Male literacy was 62.64% and female literacy was 46.10%.