Ambiki - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Ambiki is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ersama and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Ambiki village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambiki is 397442. The village covers a total geographical area of 684 hectares and falls under the 754139 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Ambiki village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ambiki

According to the 2011 Census, Ambiki village had a total population of 5,164 people, including 2,679 males and 2,485 females, living in 1,234 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.50%, with male literacy at 86.83% and female literacy at 67.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 943, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 73.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambiki

Ambiki 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 Ambiki

Ambiki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Ambiki is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Ambiki is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambiki

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

Health Facilities in Ambiki

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

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