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

According to the 2011 Census, Amalabeda village had a total population of 280 people, including 138 males and 142 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.13%, with male literacy at 85.96% and female literacy at 57.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 153, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 73.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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