Amalabeda - Jamda, Mayurbhanj

Amalabeda is a village situated in the Jamda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamda and around 111 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Tendra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amalabeda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amalabeda is 387629. The village covers a total geographical area of 103 hectares and falls under the 757045 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Amalabeda

As per Census 2011, Amalabeda village has a total population of 280 people, consisting of 138 males and 142 females. The village has 68 households and a sex ratio of 1,028 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 170 literate and 110 illiterate residents. Additionally, 153 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 73 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population280138142
Child Population (0–6 yrs)412417
Scheduled Castes (SC)1537479
Scheduled Tribes (ST)733637
Literate Population1709872
Illiterate Population1104070

Nearby Villages of Amalabeda

Amalabeda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TenderaSouth-East1.29 km
GiriaNorth-West1.63 km
MadhupurNorth-East1.73 km
Tendirahill-iiSouth-West1.77 km
SagajodiEast2.36 km
DeukundiEast3.46 km
BhadusahiNorth3.49 km
TaranaNorth3.53 km
Hill No-1South-East3.78 km
JamdaNorth-East3.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amalabeda

Amalabeda 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 Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Amalabeda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Amalabeda is about 111 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amalabeda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Amalabeda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Amalabeda

Where is Amalabeda located?

Amalabeda village is located in Jamda Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Amalabeda?

The Gram Panchayat of Amalabeda is Tendra.

What is the pincode of Amalabeda?

The pincode of Amalabeda is 757045.

What is the population of Amalabeda?

Amalabeda has a total population of 280, including 138 males and 142 females.

How many households are there in Amalabeda?

There are 68 households in Amalabeda.

What is the literacy rate in Amalabeda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amalabeda is 60.71%. Male literacy is 71.01% and female literacy is 50.70%.