Ameda - Rayagada, Gajapati

Ameda is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from R.udaygiri and around 60 km from Paralakhemundi. Ameda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ameda is 414254. The village covers a total geographical area of 121 hectares and falls under the 761212 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Ameda

According to the 2011 Census, Ameda village had a total population of 213 people, including 108 males and 105 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.27%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 62.22%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 204.

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

Nearby Villages of Ameda

Ameda 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 Ameda

Ameda 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 Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Ameda is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Ameda is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ameda

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

Health Facilities in Ameda

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

FAQs about Ameda