Ambagahana - Kantamal, Boudh

Ambagahana is a village situated in the Kantamal tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Manamunda and around 58 km from Baudh. Ghikundi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ambagahana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambagahana is 417892. The village covers a total geographical area of 422 hectares and falls under the 762016 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Ambagahana

According to the 2011 Census, Ambagahana village had a total population of 618 people, including 319 males and 299 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.08%, with male literacy at 90.29% and female literacy at 68.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 271, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambagahana

Ambagahana 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 Ambagahana

Ambagahana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Ambagahana is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Ambagahana is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambagahana

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

Health Facilities in Ambagahana

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

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