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

According to the 2011 Census, Amajhari village had a total population of 246 people, including 116 males and 130 females, living in 65 households. The sex ratio was 1,121 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.56%, with male literacy at 58.00% and female literacy at 29.41%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 246.

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

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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