Amati - Kolabira, Jharsuguda

Amati is a village situated in the Kolabira tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolabira and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Jharsuguda. Pokharasale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amati is 381272. The village covers a total geographical area of 563 hectares and falls under the 768213 pincode. Jharsuguda is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Amati

According to the 2011 Census, Amati village had a total population of 887 people, including 433 males and 454 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.03%, with male literacy at 70.00% and female literacy at 50.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 176, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 610.

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

Nearby Villages of Amati

Amati 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 Amati

Amati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panpali, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jharsuguda to Amati is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Amati is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amati

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

Health Facilities in Amati

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

FAQs about Amati