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

As per Census 2011, Ambajhari village has a total population of 439 people, consisting of 225 males and 214 females. The village has 107 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 310 literate and 129 illiterate residents. Additionally, 133 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 105 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population439225214
Child Population (0–6 yrs)381820
Scheduled Castes (SC)1336370
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1055154
Literate Population310188122
Illiterate Population1293792

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KainsarNorth-West1.01 km
NisabiraWest1.99 km
SalebhataSouth-East2.03 km
BudhakataSouth2.11 km
PurmundaNorth-West2.44 km
HatakudEast3.36 km
SagnalSouth-East3.83 km
PalsaburaiSouth-West3.96 km
SapuinaliNorth4.34 km
BandhaliNorth-East4.59 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ambajhari

Where is Ambajhari located?

Ambajhari village is located in Naktideul Tehsil, Sambalpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ambajhari?

The Gram Panchayat of Ambajhari is Salebhata.

What is the pincode of Ambajhari?

The pincode of Ambajhari is 768106.

What is the population of Ambajhari?

Ambajhari has a total population of 439, including 225 males and 214 females.

How many households are there in Ambajhari?

There are 107 households in Ambajhari.

What is the literacy rate in Ambajhari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ambajhari is 70.62%. Male literacy is 83.56% and female literacy is 57.01%.