Amta - Chaurai, Chhindwara

Amta is a village situated in the Chaurai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chaurai and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Sihoramal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amta is 494304. The village covers a total geographical area of 357.26 hectares and falls under the 480115 pincode. Chaurai Khas is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Amta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Amta

According to the 2011 Census, Amta village had a total population of 492 people, including 270 males and 222 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 822 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.25%, with male literacy at 87.80% and female literacy at 73.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Amta

Amta 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 Amta

Public transport in the Amta is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhilmili, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chaurai Khas to Amta is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Amta is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amta

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

Health Facilities in Amta

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

FAQs about Amta