Ambo - Hatadihi, Keonjhar

Ambo is a village situated in the Hatadihi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Nandipada and around 106 km from Kendujhar. Ambo village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambo is 387180. The village covers a total geographical area of 380 hectares and falls under the 758022 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Ambo

According to the 2011 Census, Ambo village had a total population of 1,191 people, including 591 males and 600 females, living in 279 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.36%, with male literacy at 86.58% and female literacy at 80.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 463, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambo

Ambo 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 Ambo

Ambo is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dulakhapatna, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Ambo is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Ambo is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambo

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

Health Facilities in Ambo

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

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