Amath

Amath is a village located in Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Kesinga (tehsildar office) and 51km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Chancher is the gram panchayat of Amath village.

Here you can discover what makes Amath unique in its vibrant Kesinga-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Amath’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Amath

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Amath is 422293. The village spans a total geographical area of 204 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766012. Kesinga is nearest town to Amath village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Amath village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhawanipatna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Amath

According to the 2011 Census, Amath has a total population of about 625, with approximately 307 males and 318 females. The sex ratio is around 1035 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 82 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 33 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 76. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.92%, with male literacy at about 69.38% and female literacy near 46.86%. There are around 169 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Amath's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Amath

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Amath. As per the 2011 stats, Amath had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Amath

Knowing the nearby villages of Amath helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Amath.

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