Ampora - Nimapada, Puri

Ampora is a village situated in the Nimapada tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 43 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nimapada and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Chhanijanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ampora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ampora is 408979. The village covers a total geographical area of 280 hectares and falls under the 752113 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Ampora

According to the 2011 Census, Ampora village had a total population of 1,530 people, including 795 males and 735 females, living in 320 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.23%, with male literacy at 88.97% and female literacy at 77.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 299.

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

Nearby Villages of Ampora

Ampora 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 Ampora

Ampora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tomka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Ampora is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Ampora is about 43 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 Ampora

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

Health Facilities in Ampora

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

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