Amurla Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Amurla village has a total population of 886 people, consisting of 433 males and 453 females. The village has 234 households and a sex ratio of 1,046 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 354 literate and 532 illiterate residents. Additionally, 38 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 26 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 886 433 453
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 116 59 57
Scheduled Castes (SC) 38 19 19
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 26 15 11
Literate Population 354 217 137
Illiterate Population 532 216 316

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
BineikelaNorth-West1.69 km
SirekelaEast1.76 km
KhairkhuntaNorth1.78 km
TimanbhadiSouth-West1.87 km
GoidabriSouth1.92 km
SargunamundaNorth-East1.96 km
GohirapadarSouth2.55 km
SerkoNorth2.91 km
SalebhataSouth-East2.93 km
KanarlaSouth-West2.94 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 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:

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

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:

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

FAQs about Amurla

Where is Amurla located?

Amurla village is located in Titlagarh Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Amurla?

The Gram Panchayat of Amurla is Binekela.

What is the pincode of Amurla?

The pincode of Amurla is 767033.

What is the population of Amurla?

Amurla has a total population of 886, including 433 males and 453 females.

How many households are there in Amurla?

There are 234 households in Amurla.

What is the literacy rate in Amurla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amurla is 39.95%. Male literacy is 50.12% and female literacy is 30.24%.