Amara - Paralakhemundi, Gajapati

Amara is a village situated in the Paralakhemundi tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Parlakhemundi and around 6 km from Paralakhemundi. Kerandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amara is 414645. The village covers a total geographical area of 279 hectares and falls under the 761201 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Amara

As per Census 2011, Amara village has a total population of 272 people, consisting of 122 males and 150 females. The village has 77 households and a sex ratio of 1,229 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 120 literate and 152 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Amara

Amara 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 Amara

Amara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Amara is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Amara is about 6 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amara

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

Health Facilities in Amara

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

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