Ambithi - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Ambithi is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hindol and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kansara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ambithi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambithi is 403051. The village covers a total geographical area of 338 hectares and falls under the 759022 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Ambithi

According to the 2011 Census, Ambithi village had a total population of 1,249 people, including 650 males and 599 females, living in 298 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.54%, with male literacy at 83.72% and female literacy at 64.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 197.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambithi

Ambithi 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 Ambithi

Ambithi 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 Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Ambithi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Ambithi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambithi

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

Health Facilities in Ambithi

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

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