As of 2001[update] India census, [2] Amlai had a population of 30,292. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Amlai has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 61% of the male and 39% of the female population literate. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The census of 2011 recorded a population of 20,677 with males constituting 10,731 and females 9,946.[3]
Transport
Amlai has a railway station on the Bilaspur–Katni line. Many trains halting here. The station code of Amlai station is 'AAL'. It has two platforms. It comes under Bilaspur railway division of South East Central Railway Zone. Total 26 trains departures here.[4]
1. Here is the Biggest Factor of "Paper" also called all people "ORIENT PAPER MILLS ( O P M ).
This factory belongs to "CK BIRLA GROUP" ,, Visit here for more information about this factory http://www.orientpaperindia.com/
2.Vindhya Erectors Pvt Ltd__
this company belongs to Mr.Pankaj Tewari. He is a very humble person & the personality of greatest contractor & the owner of this company . visit here for more information about this company
https://vindhyaerectors.com
Tourist Attractions
Near Amlai many tourist Attractions are like_
1.Chachai Dam (Near Amlai Railway Station)
2.Sone River Dam (Behind OPM Guest House also called as 11 Number)
3. Ghat Section (Near Girwa)
4.Sone River Bridge
5.OPM Club Ground etc.