Ambakata - Jamankira, Sambalpur

Ambakata is a village situated in the Jamankira tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Kochinda and around 73 km from Sambalpur. Gunduruchuan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ambakata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambakata is 381544. The village covers a total geographical area of 172 hectares and falls under the 768222 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Ambakata

As per Census 2011, Ambakata village has a total population of 314 people, consisting of 151 males and 163 females. The village has 79 households and a sex ratio of 1,079 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 208 literate and 106 illiterate residents. Additionally, 42 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 172 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambakata

Ambakata 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 Ambakata

Ambakata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rengali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Ambakata is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Ambakata is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambakata

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

Health Facilities in Ambakata

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

FAQs about Ambakata