Amlay - Shujalpur, Shajapur

Amlay is a village situated in the Shujalpur tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shujalpur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Amlay village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amlay is 473067. The village covers a total geographical area of 692.12 hectares and falls under the 465335 pincode. Shujalpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Amlay

As per Census 2011, Amlay village has a total population of 1,479 people, consisting of 778 males and 701 females. The village has 273 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 272 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 861 literate and 618 illiterate residents. Additionally, 267 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,479778701
Child Population (0–6 yrs)272138134
Scheduled Castes (SC)267148119
Literate Population861551310
Illiterate Population618227391

Nearby Villages of Amlay

Amlay 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)
DabriWest1.63 km
Gurda KhediEast1.70 km
RustampurSouth-East2.81 km
JethadaNorth2.95 km
BanslaSouth3.08 km
Dhabla DhonsiSouth-West3.73 km
JamnerNorth-East3.73 km
Akalpur BinniSouth3.94 km
AkodiEast4.22 km
Nipanya HisamuddinEast4.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amlay

Amlay is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chakrod, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shujalpur to Amlay is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Amlay is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amlay

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Amlay

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

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

FAQs about Amlay

Where is Amlay located?

Amlay village is located in Shujalpur Tehsil, Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Amlay?

Amlay is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Amlay?

The pincode of Amlay is 465335.

What is the population of Amlay?

Amlay has a total population of 1,479, including 778 males and 701 females.

How many households are there in Amlay?

There are 273 households in Amlay.

What is the literacy rate in Amlay?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amlay is 58.22%. Male literacy is 70.82% and female literacy is 44.22%.