Amla - Khategaon, Dewas

Amla is a village situated in the Khategaon tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 47 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khategaon and around 136 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Aamla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amla is 474233. The village covers a total geographical area of 1589.4 hectares and falls under the 455332 pincode. Khategaon is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Amla

According to the 2011 Census, Amla village had a total population of 2,593 people, including 1,386 males and 1,207 females, living in 456 households. The sex ratio was 871 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.67%, with male literacy at 76.93% and female literacy at 46.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 172, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 488.

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

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:

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 Harda, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khategaon to Amla is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Amla is about 136 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 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:

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:

FAQs about Amla