Ambale - Yelandur, Chamarajanagar

Ambale is a village situated in the Yelandur taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yelandur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Ambale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambale is 619807. The village covers a total geographical area of 1124.4 hectares and falls under the 571441 pincode. Yelandur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Ambale village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kollegal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chamarajanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ambale

According to the 2011 Census, Ambale village had a total population of 6,166 people, including 3,015 males and 3,151 females, living in 1,473 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.45%, with male literacy at 66.84% and female literacy at 54.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,528, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 888.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambale

Ambale 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Ambale

Ambale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chamarajanagar, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yelandur to Ambale is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Ambale is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambale

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

Health Facilities in Ambale

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

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