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

According to the 2011 Census, Ambapal village had a total population of 820 people, including 404 males and 416 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.86%, with male literacy at 73.14% and female literacy at 46.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 563.

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, 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.

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:

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