Ambajhari - Naktideul, Sambalpur

Ambajhari is a village situated in the Naktideul tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naktideul and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Salebhata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ambajhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambajhari is 382557. The village covers a total geographical area of 1044 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

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

Population of Ambajhari

According to the 2011 Census, Ambajhari village had a total population of 439 people, including 225 males and 214 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.31%, with male literacy at 90.82% and female literacy at 62.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 133, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 105.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambajhari

Ambajhari 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 Ambajhari

Ambajhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Saragipalli, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Ambajhari is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Ambajhari is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambajhari

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

Health Facilities in Ambajhari

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

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