Ambari - Thakurganj, Kishanganj

Ambari is a village situated in the Thakurganj subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurganj and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Malin Gaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ambari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambari is 222455. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.79 hectares and falls under the 855108 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Ambari

As per Census 2011, Ambari village has a total population of 709 people, consisting of 385 males and 324 females. The village has 137 households and a sex ratio of 841 females per 1,000 males. There are 138 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 175 literate and 534 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population709385324
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1386870
Scheduled Castes (SC)22-
Scheduled Tribes (ST)33-
Literate Population17511560
Illiterate Population534270264

Nearby Villages of Ambari

Ambari 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)
MalingaonWest0.89 km
SalgoriEast1.13 km
MaujidingaNorth-East1.51 km
Chapra BakhariNorth1.89 km
Rajagaon MilikNorth2.22 km
SabodangiEast2.25 km
RajagaonNorth2.50 km
BansbariNorth2.51 km
Barah PothiaSouth-East2.56 km
TeghariNorth-West2.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ambari

Ambari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thakurganj, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Ambari is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Ambari is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Ambari

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

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

FAQs about Ambari

Where is Ambari located?

Ambari village is located in Thakurganj Subdivision, Kishanganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ambari?

The Gram Panchayat of Ambari is Malin Gaon.

What is the pincode of Ambari?

The pincode of Ambari is 855108.

What is the population of Ambari?

Ambari has a total population of 709, including 385 males and 324 females.

How many households are there in Ambari?

There are 137 households in Ambari.

What is the literacy rate in Ambari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ambari is 24.68%. Male literacy is 29.87% and female literacy is 18.52%.