[1] Ampani is a small village located in Kokasara Block of Kalahandi district, Orissa with a total of 608 families residing.

Of 1287 workers engaged in Main Work, 421 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 22 were Agricultural labourer National Highway 26 (India, new numbering) passes through Ampani.

Kalahandi is connected by regular bus services from many important cities in the state including Koraput, Bhubaneswar, and Berhampur.

State-owned Road Transport Corporation and private bus service providers operate buses between Kalahandi and other cities.

Sri Budharaja is a big celebration in the town and is known as Ampani Dushara in Kalahandi District.

In the night "Cultural Programme","Ghumura", "Act Play (Nata)" and "Record Dance" are celebrated.

[citation needed] 77 km from Bhawanipatna the picturesque Ampani hills present a panoramic view of nature.

A rolling valley called “Haladigundi” in this hill range exhibits some peculiar features due to the reflected rays on the sun.

The whole area abounds in spotted deer, Sambar and Black Panthers who can be seen at the Behera reservoir.