Amajhari - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Amajhari is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Narala and around 48 km from Bhawanipatna. Kadamguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amajhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amajhari is 422850. The village covers a total geographical area of 136 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Amajhari

As per Census 2011, Amajhari village has a total population of 246 people, consisting of 116 males and 130 females. The village has 65 households and a sex ratio of 1,120 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 88 literate and 158 illiterate residents. Additionally, 246 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Amajhari are given below:

Nearby Villages of Amajhari

Amajhari 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 Amajhari

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Amajhari. The nearest railway station is Lanjigarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Amajhari is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Amajhari is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amajhari

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

Health Facilities in Amajhari

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

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