Amoda - Kannod, Dewas

Amoda is a village situated in the Kannod tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kannod and around 112 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Surani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amoda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amoda is 473775. The village covers a total geographical area of 817.21 hectares and falls under the 455332 pincode. Kannod is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Amoda

As per Census 2011, Amoda village has a total population of 765 people, consisting of 392 males and 373 females. The village has 142 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 429 literate and 336 illiterate residents. Additionally, 75 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 228 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Amoda

Amoda 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 Amoda

Amoda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Palasner, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kannod to Amoda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Amoda is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amoda

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

Health Facilities in Amoda

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

FAQs about Amoda