Amber - Pattamundai, Kendrapara

Amber is a village situated in the Pattamundai tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pattamundai and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Khadianta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amber village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amber is 396307. The village covers a total geographical area of 208 hectares and falls under the 754215 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Amber

According to the 2011 Census, Amber village had a total population of 1,031 people, including 537 males and 494 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.10%, with male literacy at 94.92% and female literacy at 88.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 536.

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

Nearby Villages of Amber

Amber 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 Amber

Amber is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bagadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Amber is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Amber is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amber

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

Health Facilities in Amber

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

FAQs about Amber