Amatpali - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Amatpali is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 180 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kurda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amatpali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amatpali is 384910. The village covers a total geographical area of 120 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Amatpali

According to the 2011 Census, Amatpali village had a total population of 363 people, including 165 males and 198 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 1,200 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.17%, with male literacy at 69.29% and female literacy at 41.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 117, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 157.

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

Nearby Villages of Amatpali

Amatpali 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 Amatpali

Public transport in the Amatpali is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Amatpali is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Amatpali is about 180 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amatpali

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

Health Facilities in Amatpali

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

FAQs about Amatpali