Amboli - Alnavar, Dharwad

Amboli is a village situated in the Alnavar taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Dharwad and around 30 km from Dharwad. Arwatagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amboli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amboli is 602249. The village covers a total geographical area of 355.2 hectares and falls under the 580007 pincode. Alnavar is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Amboli

As per Census 2011, Amboli village has a total population of 956 people, consisting of 493 males and 463 females. The village has 190 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 535 literate and 421 illiterate residents. Additionally, 54 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 20 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population956493463
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1164670
Scheduled Castes (SC)542826
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20812
Literate Population535317218
Illiterate Population421176245

Nearby Villages of Amboli

Amboli 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)
AravatagiNorth-East1.43 km
DoriSouth2.25 km
KogilageriNorth-West2.99 km
HonnapurEast3.79 km
KumbarganviNorth-East4.12 km
KumbarkoppaNorth4.41 km
BalageriWest4.62 km
BenachiSouth-West4.68 km
HindasgeriWest4.71 km
KalakeriSouth-East6.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amboli

Amboli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kashanatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Alnavar to Amboli is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Amboli is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amboli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Amboli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Amboli

Where is Amboli located?

Amboli village is located in Alnavar Taluka, Dharwad district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Amboli?

The Gram Panchayat of Amboli is Arwatagi.

What is the pincode of Amboli?

The pincode of Amboli is 580007.

What is the population of Amboli?

Amboli has a total population of 956, including 493 males and 463 females.

How many households are there in Amboli?

There are 190 households in Amboli.

What is the literacy rate in Amboli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amboli is 55.96%. Male literacy is 64.30% and female literacy is 47.08%.