Amarpura - Sindhari, Balotra

Amarpura is a village situated in the Sindhari tehsil of Balotra district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 50 km from Gudha Malani and around 73 km from Barmer. Payla Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amarpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amarpura is 087919. The village covers a total geographical area of 792 hectares and falls under the 344033 pincode. Balotra is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

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

Population of Amarpura

According to the 2011 Census, Amarpura village had a total population of 1,065 people, including 542 males and 523 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.58%, with male literacy at 80.84% and female literacy at 45.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 358.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,065542523
Child Population (0–6 yrs)222114108
Scheduled Castes (SC)358177181
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population536346190
Illiterate Population529196333

Nearby Villages of Amarpura

Amarpura 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)
GadesaraNorth2.09 km
DangawaSouth-West2.96 km
BhalkhariWest3.61 km
GalanadiSouth-East5.33 km
Panyla KhurdSouth-West5.66 km
Sindari CharnanNorth5.79 km
Loona KalanSouth-East6.04 km
MotisaraSouth-West6.14 km
NeembaliWest6.38 km
Sindari ChaseeraNorth6.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amarpura

Amarpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhimarlai, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balotra to Amarpura is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barmer to Amarpura is about 73 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 Amarpura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Amarpura

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

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

FAQs about Amarpura

Where is Amarpura located?

Amarpura village is located in Sindhari Tehsil, Balotra district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Amarpura?

The Gram Panchayat of Amarpura is Payla Khurd.

What is the pincode of Amarpura?

The pincode of Amarpura is 344033.

What is the population of Amarpura?

Amarpura had a total population of 1,065, including 542 males and 523 females.

How many households are there in Amarpura?

Amarpura had 203 households.

What is the literacy rate in Amarpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amarpura was 63.58%. Male literacy was 80.84% and female literacy was 45.78%.