Amalapali - Khariar, Nuapada

Amalapali is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Areda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amalapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amalapali is 422004. The village covers a total geographical area of 317 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Amalapali

As per Census 2011, Amalapali village has a total population of 970 people, consisting of 490 males and 480 females. The village has 253 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 143 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 399 literate and 571 illiterate residents. Additionally, 218 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 156 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Amalapali

Amalapali 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 Amalapali

Amalapali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Amalapali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Amalapali is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amalapali

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

Health Facilities in Amalapali

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

FAQs about Amalapali