Ambapal - Sukinda, Jajpur

Ambapal is a village situated in the Sukinda tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Sukinda and around 72 km from Jajapur . Pimpudia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ambapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambapal is 400404. The village covers a total geographical area of 186 hectares and falls under the 755018 pincode. Byasanagar is the nearest town, located about 42 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 Sukinda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jajpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ambapal

As per Census 2011, Ambapal village has a total population of 820 people, consisting of 404 males and 416 females. The village has 167 households and a sex ratio of 1,029 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 422 literate and 398 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 563 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ambapal are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population820404416
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1155461
Scheduled Castes (SC)311714
Scheduled Tribes (ST)563271292
Literate Population422256166
Illiterate Population398148250

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NuadihiSouth-West0.90 km
KantapalEast1.28 km
ArjunjharSouth-West1.62 km
RankiaNorth-East1.77 km
MantiraSouth1.95 km
PimpudiaWest1.98 km
PadiapasiSouth-East2.58 km
UdayapurEast2.67 km
BandhaganSouth-East2.80 km
GandhapalSouth-West2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ambapal

Ambapal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tomka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Byasanagar to Ambapal is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Ambapal is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Ambapal

Where is Ambapal located?

Ambapal village is located in Sukinda Tehsil, Jajpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ambapal?

The Gram Panchayat of Ambapal is Pimpudia.

What is the pincode of Ambapal?

The pincode of Ambapal is 755018.

What is the population of Ambapal?

Ambapal has a total population of 820, including 404 males and 416 females.

How many households are there in Ambapal?

There are 167 households in Ambapal.

What is the literacy rate in Ambapal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ambapal is 51.46%. Male literacy is 63.37% and female literacy is 39.90%.