Ampuram - Kanchili, Srikakulam

Ampuram is a village situated in the Kanchili mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kanchili and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Ampuram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ampuram is 580409. The village covers a total geographical area of 147 hectares and falls under the 532290 pincode. Ichchapuram is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Ampuram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ampuram

As per Census 2011, Ampuram village has a total population of 670 people, consisting of 325 males and 345 females. The village has 177 households and a sex ratio of 1,061 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 426 literate and 244 illiterate residents. Additionally, 89 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ampuram

Ampuram 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 Ampuram

Ampuram is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sompeta, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 148.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichchapuram to Ampuram is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Ampuram is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ampuram

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

Health Facilities in Ampuram

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

FAQs about Ampuram