Amatha - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Amatha is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Sadar and around 30 km from Bhawanipatna. Nunmath serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amatha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amatha is 423564. The village covers a total geographical area of 775 hectares and falls under the 766011 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Amatha

According to the 2011 Census, Amatha village had a total population of 2,170 people, including 1,050 males and 1,120 females, living in 578 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.11%, with male literacy at 74.22% and female literacy at 48.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 225, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,254.

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

Nearby Villages of Amatha

Amatha 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 Amatha

Amatha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kesinga, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Amatha is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Amatha is about 30 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 Amatha

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

Health Facilities in Amatha

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

FAQs about Amatha