Ambadaguda - Boriguma, Koraput

Ambadaguda is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boriguma and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Bijapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ambadaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambadaguda is 428270. The village covers a total geographical area of 202 hectares and falls under the 764056 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Ambadaguda

As per Census 2011, Ambadaguda village has a total population of 461 people, consisting of 223 males and 238 females. The village has 124 households and a sex ratio of 1,067 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 84 literate and 377 illiterate residents. Additionally, 80 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 367 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population461223238
Child Population (0–6 yrs)773641
Scheduled Castes (SC)803743
Scheduled Tribes (ST)367177190
Literate Population845727
Illiterate Population377166211

Nearby Villages of Ambadaguda

Ambadaguda 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)
ChikimaSouth-West1.40 km
PerahandiSouth1.80 km
BanuagudaNorth-West1.96 km
JayantigiriSouth-East2.06 km
KhudigudaNorth-East2.74 km
DulagudaNorth-East3.23 km
HadapaSouth3.24 km
JamundaSouth-West3.32 km
SanapindapadarNorth-East3.53 km
JareikeraWest3.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ambadaguda

Public transport in the Ambadaguda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhanapur Orissa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Ambadaguda is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Ambadaguda is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambadaguda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Ambadaguda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Ambadaguda

Where is Ambadaguda located?

Ambadaguda village is located in Boriguma Tehsil, Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ambadaguda?

The Gram Panchayat of Ambadaguda is Bijapur.

What is the pincode of Ambadaguda?

The pincode of Ambadaguda is 764056.

What is the population of Ambadaguda?

Ambadaguda has a total population of 461, including 223 males and 238 females.

How many households are there in Ambadaguda?

There are 124 households in Ambadaguda.

What is the literacy rate in Ambadaguda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ambadaguda is 18.22%. Male literacy is 25.56% and female literacy is 11.34%.