Ambalanur - Basavana Bagevadi, Vijayapura

Ambalanur is a village situated in the Basavana Bagevadi taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from Basavana Bagevadi and around 51 km from Bijapur. Narasalagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ambalanur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambalanur is 599558. The village covers a total geographical area of 512.82 hectares and falls under the 586203 pincode. Basavana Bagevadi is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Ambalanur

According to the 2011 Census, Ambalanur village had a total population of 1,526 people, including 765 males and 761 females, living in 308 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.10%, with male literacy at 69.42% and female literacy at 45.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 981, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,526765761
Child Population (0–6 yrs)22312499
Scheduled Castes (SC)981490491
Scheduled Tribes (ST)523
Literate Population744445299
Illiterate Population782320462

Nearby Villages of Ambalanur

Ambalanur 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)
NarasalgiNorth2.28 km
KanakalEast3.00 km
HalihalWest3.04 km
HanchinalNorth4.62 km
ByalyalSouth4.99 km
NagurNorth-West5.01 km
UppaladinniWest5.21 km
BidanalSouth-West5.81 km
IvanagiNorth5.91 km
RajanalSouth5.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ambalanur

Ambalanur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wandal, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basavana Bagevadi to Ambalanur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Ambalanur is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambalanur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ambalanur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ambalanur

Where is Ambalanur located?

Ambalanur village is located in Basavana Bagevadi Taluka, Vijayapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ambalanur?

The Gram Panchayat of Ambalanur is Narasalagi.

What is the pincode of Ambalanur?

The pincode of Ambalanur is 586203.

What is the population of Ambalanur?

Ambalanur had a total population of 1,526, including 765 males and 761 females.

How many households are there in Ambalanur?

Ambalanur had 308 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ambalanur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ambalanur was 57.10%. Male literacy was 69.42% and female literacy was 45.17%.