Ambikanagar
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Ambikanagar is a small project township approximately 16 km from bustling Dandeli
city http://www.dandelicity.gov.in/ in the Haliyal
taluk of Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka
. Ambikanagar is soaked in the green pristine environs of the Western Ghats. The former name of Ambikanagar is believed to be Amga.
This is a settlement built by KPCL http://www.karnatakapower.com/index.htm for its employees spans approx 3 Square km. Settlement popularly known as colony is classified into two parts 1st Colony and 2nd Colony.Both the colonies complement one another in terms of needs and facilities. If the 1st colony hosts Primary school 2nd colony houses the High school. If the 1st colony houses the administrative office complex the 2nd colony caters to the shopping tastes ( a limited manner ). Jamga colony is at the far end of the Ambikanagr and thus Ambikanagar closes with a KPCL checkpost at Jamaga colony.
Nagajhari hydel power station is approx 10 km from the settlement. It is the 2nd of the hydel power station built across the river Kali. It has total of six generating units with a total installed capacity of 855 MW.
, Ambikanagar had a population of 4848. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Ambikanagar has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 55% of the males and 45% of females literate. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
flowing through the valley below.This nature spot is named after an Englishman who discovered it during a hunting expedition.
Kali River (Karnataka)
is famous for water rafting.
Jungle safari is very good in dandeli one can spot tiger if lucky.
There are many temples in ambikanagar like, Hanuman temple, ayyappa temple, Lakshmi Temple, Basaveshwar temple. 1 police station is also there, There are 2 project schools, KHEP Model School and KHEP High School. One Big Play ground is also there, it is called as MCG ( Model school Cricket Ground) Many cricket tournament Helds here. separate Clubs are also there for Ladies and Gents. Multi Gym is also started here.communication Networks like BSNL,AIRTEL,RELIANCE,VODAFONE,IDEA also available here. Naveen S Kini is also From This place(AMBIKANAGAR) only.
Dandeli
Dandeli [ Kannada:ದಾಂಡೇಲಿ ] is a town in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka in North Karnataka, India in the Western Ghats, near Goa. It is best known for its wildlife sanctuary, tourism, industry and as an educational hub....
city http://www.dandelicity.gov.in/ in the Haliyal
Haliyal
Haliyal is a Panchayat town in Uttara Kannada in the Indian state of Karnataka. It can be classified as a main-road town. The NH-63 highway passes through this town.-Geography:Haliyal is located at...
taluk of Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
. Ambikanagar is soaked in the green pristine environs of the Western Ghats. The former name of Ambikanagar is believed to be Amga.
This is a settlement built by KPCL http://www.karnatakapower.com/index.htm for its employees spans approx 3 Square km. Settlement popularly known as colony is classified into two parts 1st Colony and 2nd Colony.Both the colonies complement one another in terms of needs and facilities. If the 1st colony hosts Primary school 2nd colony houses the High school. If the 1st colony houses the administrative office complex the 2nd colony caters to the shopping tastes ( a limited manner ). Jamga colony is at the far end of the Ambikanagr and thus Ambikanagar closes with a KPCL checkpost at Jamaga colony.
Nagajhari hydel power station is approx 10 km from the settlement. It is the 2nd of the hydel power station built across the river Kali. It has total of six generating units with a total installed capacity of 855 MW.
Demographics
India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Ambikanagar had a population of 4848. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Ambikanagar has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 55% of the males and 45% of females literate. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Places Around Ambikanagar
Sykes point which is about 5 km from Ambikanagar offers is a splendid panoramic view of the Kali River (Karnataka)Kali River (Karnataka)
The Kali River or Kalinadi is a river flowing through Karwar, Uttara Kannada district Karnataka state in India. The river takes its birth in Diggi, a small village in Uttar Kannada district...
flowing through the valley below.This nature spot is named after an Englishman who discovered it during a hunting expedition.
Kali River (Karnataka)
Kali River (Karnataka)
The Kali River or Kalinadi is a river flowing through Karwar, Uttara Kannada district Karnataka state in India. The river takes its birth in Diggi, a small village in Uttar Kannada district...
is famous for water rafting.
Jungle safari is very good in dandeli one can spot tiger if lucky.
There are many temples in ambikanagar like, Hanuman temple, ayyappa temple, Lakshmi Temple, Basaveshwar temple. 1 police station is also there, There are 2 project schools, KHEP Model School and KHEP High School. One Big Play ground is also there, it is called as MCG ( Model school Cricket Ground) Many cricket tournament Helds here. separate Clubs are also there for Ladies and Gents. Multi Gym is also started here.communication Networks like BSNL,AIRTEL,RELIANCE,VODAFONE,IDEA also available here. Naveen S Kini is also From This place(AMBIKANAGAR) only.