Ambasikida - Shamakhunta, Mayurbhanj

Ambasikida is a village situated in the Shamakhunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Baripada Sadar and around 56 km from Baripada. Sirishbani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ambasikida village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambasikida is 389114. The village covers a total geographical area of 268 hectares and falls under the 757049 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Ambasikida

As per Census 2011, Ambasikida village has a total population of 1,142 people, consisting of 580 males and 562 females. The village has 277 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 158 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 547 literate and 595 illiterate residents. Additionally, 144 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 744 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambasikida

Ambasikida 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 Ambasikida

Ambasikida is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baripada, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Ambasikida is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Ambasikida is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambasikida

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

Health Facilities in Ambasikida

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

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