Amurla - Titlagarh, Balangir

Amurla is a village situated in the Titlagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Titlagarh and around 85.5 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Binekela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amurla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amurla is 421563. The village covers a total geographical area of 304 hectares and falls under the 767033 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Amurla

According to the 2011 Census, Amurla village had a total population of 886 people, including 433 males and 453 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.97%, with male literacy at 58.02% and female literacy at 34.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Amurla

Amurla 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 Amurla

Public transport in the Amurla is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kesinga, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Amurla is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Amurla is about 85.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amurla

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

Health Facilities in Amurla

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

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