Amurlapadar - Golamunda, Kalahandi

Amurlapadar is a village situated in the Golamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Golamunda and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Naktikani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amurlapadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amurlapadar is 423878. The village covers a total geographical area of 268 hectares and falls under the 766016 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Amurlapadar

According to the 2011 Census, Amurlapadar village had a total population of 1,017 people, including 510 males and 507 females, living in 278 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.75%, with male literacy at 45.05% and female literacy at 26.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 101, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 189.

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

Nearby Villages of Amurlapadar

Amurlapadar 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 Amurlapadar

Amurlapadar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Amurlapadar is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Amurlapadar is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amurlapadar

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

Health Facilities in Amurlapadar

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

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