Ambabeda - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Ambabeda is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 131 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Padiabeda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ambabeda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambabeda is 389028. The village covers a total geographical area of 172 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Ambabeda

According to the 2011 Census, Ambabeda village had a total population of 472 people, including 230 males and 242 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.10%, with male literacy at 74.75% and female literacy at 38.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 414.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambabeda

Ambabeda 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 Ambabeda

Ambabeda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Ambabeda is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Ambabeda is about 131 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambabeda

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

Health Facilities in Ambabeda

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

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