Ambewadi - Dandeli, Uttara Kannada

Ambewadi is a village situated in the Dandeli taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Haliyal and around 155 km from Karwar. Ambewadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambewadi is 602757. The village covers a total geographical area of 1365.01 hectares and falls under the 581325 pincode. Dandeli is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Ambewadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Haliyal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ambewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Ambewadi village had a total population of 2,630 people, including 1,266 males and 1,364 females, living in 638 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.85%, with male literacy at 87.52% and female literacy at 76.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 351, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambewadi

Ambewadi 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 Ambewadi

Ambewadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tavargatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dandeli to Ambewadi is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Ambewadi is about 155 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambewadi

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

Health Facilities in Ambewadi

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

FAQs about Ambewadi