Ambugam - Mandasa, Srikakulam

Ambugam is a village situated in the Mandasa mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandasa and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Ambugam village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambugam is 580366. The village covers a total geographical area of 586 hectares and falls under the 532243 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Ambugam

According to the 2011 Census, Ambugam village had a total population of 2,565 people, including 1,239 males and 1,326 females, living in 660 households. The sex ratio was 1,070 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.11%, with male literacy at 76.84% and female literacy at 56.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambugam

Ambugam 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 Ambugam

Ambugam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mandasa Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 155.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Ambugam is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Ambugam is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambugam

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

Health Facilities in Ambugam

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

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