Amb

Amb is a village located in Amb tehsil of Una district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 32km away from district headquarter Amb. Amb is the sub-district headquarter of Amb village. As per 2009 stats, Amb village is also a gram panchayat.

Amb has its own place in the vibrant Una region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Amb

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Amb is 018198. The village spans a total geographical area of 206.4 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 177204. Gagret is nearest town to Amb village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Amb village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chintpurni Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Amb

Below is a concise population overview of Amb as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,759 919 840
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 180 90 90
Scheduled Castes (SC) 244 121 123
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,428 764 664
Illiterate Population 331 155 176

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Amb village:

  • The total population of Amb village is around 1,759, including approximately 919 males and 840 females, with a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 180 children aged 0–6 years in Amb village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Amb village has 244 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Amb village is about 81.18%, with male literacy at 83.13% and female literacy at 79.05%.
  • There are around 363 households in Amb village.

Connectivity of Amb

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Amb. As per the 2011 stats, Amb had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Amb

Knowing the nearby villages of Amb helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Amb.

Talwal Badaun Andora Nichla Andora Upperla Pratap Nagar Heera Nagar Adarsh Nagar Athwan Kalruhi Tibbi Ghavet Baherh

Frequently Asked Questions about Amb

Where is Amb located?
Amb village is situated in Amb Tehsil, within the Una district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Amb?
Amb serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Amb?
The pincode of Amb is 177204, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Amb as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Amb is 1,759, with 919 males and 840 females.
How many households are there in Amb as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Amb village has a total of 363 households.
What is the literacy rate in Amb as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Amb is 81.18%. The male literacy rate is 83.13%, while the female literacy rate is 79.05%.