Amkuni

Amkuni is a village located in Dhama tehsil of Sambalpur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 32km away from sub-district headquarter Dhama (tehsildar office) and 42km away from district headquarter Sambalpur. As per 2009 stats, Dakara is the gram panchayat of Amkuni village.

Here you can discover what makes Amkuni unique in its vibrant Dhama-Sambalpur region. You’ll see Amkuni’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Amkuni

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Amkuni is 382255. The village spans a total geographical area of 354 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 768113. Sambalpur is nearest town to Amkuni village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 42km away.

When it comes to local governance, Amkuni village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Rairakhol Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sambalpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Amkuni

Population of Amkuni

According to the 2011 Census, Amkuni has a total population of about 549, with approximately 285 males and 264 females. The sex ratio is around 926 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 56 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 142 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 103. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.57%, with male literacy at about 73.68% and female literacy near 48.48%. There are around 157 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Amkuni's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Amkuni

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Amkuni. As per the 2011 stats, Amkuni had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Amkuni

Knowing the nearby villages of Amkuni helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Amkuni.

Frequently Asked Questions about Amkuni