Ambur - Varadaiahpalem, Tirupati

Ambur is a village situated in the Varadaiahpalem mandal of Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Varadaiahpalem and around 149 km from Chittoor. Ambur village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambur is 595945. The village covers a total geographical area of 518 hectares and falls under the 517541 pincode. Srikalahasti is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Ambur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ambur

According to the 2011 Census, Ambur village had a total population of 677 people, including 344 males and 333 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.93%, with male literacy at 92.41% and female literacy at 85.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 299, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 175.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population677344333
Child Population (0–6 yrs)724131
Scheduled Castes (SC)299148151
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1759085
Literate Population538280258
Illiterate Population1396475

Nearby Villages of Ambur

Ambur 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)
IsukapalemNorth-East2.04 km
KalathurSouth-East2.37 km
AyyavaripalemNorth-West2.48 km
MaradawadaSouth2.74 km
GudalavaripalemEast3.11 km
Kumara VenkatapuramSouth-West3.28 km
C.l Naidu PalleSouth3.67 km
SanthavelloreNorth3.83 km
KallivettuSouth-West4.29 km
KuvvakolliNorth-East4.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ambur

Ambur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Akkampet, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srikalahasti to Ambur is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Ambur is about 149 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Ambur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Ambur

Where is Ambur located?

Ambur village is located in Varadaiahpalem Mandal, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Ambur?

Ambur is its own Grama Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ambur?

The pincode of Ambur is 517541.

What is the population of Ambur?

Ambur had a total population of 677, including 344 males and 333 females.

How many households are there in Ambur?

Ambur had 192 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ambur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ambur was 88.93%. Male literacy was 92.41% and female literacy was 85.43%.