Ambar - Katthiwara, Alirajpur

Ambar is a village situated in the Katthiwara tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 53 km from Alirajpur and around 53 km from Alirajpur. Ambar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambar is 505114. The village covers a total geographical area of 407.5 hectares and falls under the 457885 pincode. Bhavra is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Ambar

According to the 2011 Census, Ambar village had a total population of 496 people, including 251 males and 245 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 13.37%, with male literacy at 16.58% and female literacy at 10.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 328, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 166.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambar

Ambar 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 Ambar

Ambar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Puniyavant, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhavra to Ambar is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Ambar is about 53 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 Ambar

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

Health Facilities in Ambar

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

FAQs about Ambar