Ambaguda - Lakshmipur, Koraput

Ambaguda is a village situated in the Lakshmipur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakshmipur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Laxmipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ambaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambaguda is 428539. The village covers a total geographical area of 95 hectares and falls under the 765013 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Ambaguda

As per Census 2011, Ambaguda village has a total population of 142 people, consisting of 68 males and 74 females. The village has 34 households and a sex ratio of 1,088 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 51 literate and 91 illiterate residents. Additionally, 112 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1426874
Child Population (0–6 yrs)291217
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1124963
Literate Population513516
Illiterate Population913358

Nearby Villages of Ambaguda

Ambaguda 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)
LakshmipurSouth-East1.14 km
NisarNorth1.20 km
DoliambaWest1.31 km
KanimushaNorth-East1.68 km
RanjitgudaSouth2.15 km
KotrakanaNorth-East2.53 km
GhoratikirSouth2.82 km
PunjisilNorth2.86 km
MarbaigudaNorth-West2.91 km
ChikugudaWest3.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ambaguda

Public transport in the Ambaguda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Laxmipur Road, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Ambaguda is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Ambaguda is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambaguda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Ambaguda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Ambaguda

Where is Ambaguda located?

Ambaguda village is located in Lakshmipur Tehsil, Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ambaguda?

The Gram Panchayat of Ambaguda is Laxmipur.

What is the pincode of Ambaguda?

The pincode of Ambaguda is 765013.

What is the population of Ambaguda?

Ambaguda has a total population of 142, including 68 males and 74 females.

How many households are there in Ambaguda?

There are 34 households in Ambaguda.

What is the literacy rate in Ambaguda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ambaguda is 35.92%. Male literacy is 51.47% and female literacy is 21.62%.