Ambapal - Kishorenagar, Angul

Ambapal is a village situated in the Kishorenagar tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Kishorenagar and around 68 km from Anugul . Ambapal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambapal is 404652. The village covers a total geographical area of 208 hectares and falls under the 759126 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Ambapal

According to the 2011 Census, Ambapal village had a total population of 762 people, including 377 males and 385 females, living in 190 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.34%, with male literacy at 92.24% and female literacy at 72.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 216, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambapal

Ambapal 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 Ambapal

Ambapal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Saragipalli, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Ambapal is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Ambapal is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambapal

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

Health Facilities in Ambapal

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

FAQs about Ambapal