Ambah
Ambah is a Town and Tehsil in Morena District of Madhya Pradesh. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Ambah Block (CD) is 03385. The total area of Ambah Tehsil is 537 km², which includes 532.74 km² of rural area and 3.85 km² of urban area. Ambah has a sex ratio of approximately 856 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ambah Tehsil
Ambah Tehsil has a total of 75 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Ambah Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambah | Bhadouli | Ambah (3 km) |
| 2 | Aroli | Aroli | Ambah (20 km) |
| 3 | Arrusi | Sangoli | Morena (41 km) |
| 4 | Badfara | Badfara | Ambah (3 km) |
| 5 | Banka Pura | Bichola | Ambah (4 km) |
| 6 | Bareh | Bareh | Ambah (5 km) |
| 7 | Bawadipura | Bawadipura | Morena (32 km) |
| 8 | Beelpur | Beelpur | Ambah (22 km) |
| 9 | Bhakroli | Johan | Ambah (12 km) |
| 10 | Bhandauli | Bhadouli | Ambah (2 km) |
| 11 | Bhidosa | Bhidosa | Morena (45 km) |
| 12 | Bhonpura | Bhounpura | Ambah (8 km) |
| 13 | Bichola | Bichola | Ambah (3 km) |
| 14 | Bireharua | Bireharua | Ambah (9 km) |
| 15 | Chandkapura | Chand Ka Pura | Ambah (6 km) |
| 16 | Chandpur | Chandpur | Ambah (14 km) |
| 17 | Dandoli | Dandoli | Ambah (10 km) |
| 18 | Dhansula | Dhansula | Ambah (15 km) |
| 19 | Dimani | Dimani | Ambah (15 km) |
| 20 | Dohara | Dohara | Ambah (3 km) |
| 21 | Ekehora | Ekhara | Morena (37 km) |
| 22 | Esah | Asah | Ambah (12 km) |
| 23 | Gadhiya Ambah | Purawas Kalan | Morena (33 km) |
| 24 | Gilapura | Dhansula | Ambah (15 km) |
| 25 | Goonjh | Goonjh | Ambah (12 km) |
| 26 | Gopi | Gopi | Ambah (23 km) |
| 27 | Gos Basai | Aroli | Ambah (16 km) |
| 28 | Goth | Goth | Ambah (8 km) |
| 29 | Inanki | Chand Ka Pura | Ambah (6 km) |
| 30 | Jal Ka Nagara | Jal Ka Nagara | Ambah (8 km) |
| 31 | Johan | Johan | Ambah (10 km) |
| 32 | Kachnodha | Kachnoudha | Ambah (12 km) |
| 33 | Kakarari | Kakrari | Ambah (6 km) |
| 34 | Kamtari | Kamtari | Ambah (6 km) |
| 35 | Khadiyahar | Khadiyahar | Morena (21 km) |
| 36 | Khadya Behad | Khadiya Behad | Ambah (20 km) |
| 37 | Kharagpura | Kolua | Morena (40 km) |
| 38 | Kherli Ambah | Bawadipura | Morena (32 km) |
| 39 | Khirenta | Khirenta | Ambah (14 km) |
| 40 | Kirrayach | Kirrayach | Ambah (21 km) |
| 41 | Kisroli | Malbasai | Ambah (12 km) |
| 42 | Kolua | Kolua | Morena (38 km) |
| 43 | Kondar | Kolua | Morena (38 km) |
| 44 | Kukthari | Kukthari | Ambah (16 km) |
| 45 | Kuthiyana | Kuthiyana | Ambah (22 km) |
| 46 | Lahar | Lahar | Ambah (20 km) |
| 47 | Lallu Basai | Lallubasai | Morena (23 km) |
| 48 | Lepa | Lepa | Morena (50 km) |
| 49 | Mahuri | Mahuri | Morena (30 km) |
| 50 | Mai | Mahuri | Morena (35 km) |
| 51 | Mal Basai | Malbasai | Ambah (15 km) |
| 52 | Manpur Rajputi | Manpur Rajputi | Morena (45 km) |
| 53 | Nawali | Nawali | Ambah (7 km) |
| 54 | Pali | Jal Ka Nagara | Ambah |
| 55 | Palna | Sunawali | Ambah (10 km) |
| 56 | Pancholi | Gopi | Ambah (28 km) |
| 57 | Purawas Kalan | Purawas Kalan | Morena (32 km) |
| 58 | Purawas Khurd | Purawas Khurd | Morena (38 km) |
| 59 | Ranipura | Kolua | Morena (40 km) |
| 60 | Ranpur | Ranpur | Ambah (9 km) |
| 61 | Ratiram Ka Pura | Chandpur | Ambah (12 km) |
| 62 | Rithona | Rithona | Ambah (8 km) |
| 63 | Rithora Ka Pura | Rithoura Ka Pura | Ambah (15 km) |
| 64 | Roophati | Roophati | Ambah (10 km) |
| 65 | Sangoli | Sangoli | Morena (43 km) |
| 66 | Shyampur Khurd | Shyampur Khurd | Ambah (12 km) |
| 67 | Sihoniya | Sihoniya | Morena (30 km) |
| 68 | Sikrodi | Sikrodi | Morena (35 km) |
| 69 | Singpura | Singhpura | Ambah (15 km) |
| 70 | Sunawali | Sunawali | Ambah (10 km) |
| 71 | Tareni | Tareni | Ambah (15 km) |
| 72 | Thara | Thara | Ambah |
| 73 | Tiktoli | Thara | Ambah |
| 74 | Tilol | Rithona | Ambah (9 km) |
| 75 | Tutwas | Tutwas | Ambah (14 km) |
Population of Ambah Tehsil
The population profile of Ambah Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Ambah Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,58,689 | 2,11,512 | 47,177 |
| Male Population | 1,39,375 | 1,14,282 | 25,093 |
| Female Population | 1,19,314 | 97,230 | 22,084 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 40,706 | 34,258 | 6,448 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22,280 | 18,715 | 3,565 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,426 | 15,543 | 2,883 |
| Literate Population | 1,63,822 | 1,31,659 | 32,163 |
| Literate Male Population | 99,679 | 80,830 | 18,849 |
| Literate Female Population | 64,143 | 50,829 | 13,314 |
| Illiterate Population | 94,867 | 79,853 | 15,014 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 39,696 | 33,452 | 6,244 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 55,171 | 46,401 | 8,770 |
| Total Households | 48,187 | 40,504 | 7,683 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Ambah Tehsil is around 2,58,689 people. This includes 1,39,375 males and 1,19,314 females. Rural population is about 2,11,512 (1,14,282 males and 97,230 females), while urban population is nearly 47,177 (25,093 males and 22,084 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 40,706 of the population, with 22,280 boys and 18,426 girls. Rural areas have 34,258 children, and urban areas have about 6,448 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,63,822 literate people in Ambah Tehsil, including 99,679 literate males and 64,143 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,31,659 individuals and urban literacy covers around 32,163 people.
- About 94,867 people in Ambah Tehsil are not literate, including 39,696 males and 55,171 females. Rural areas include 79,853 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 15,014 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 48,187 households, with 40,504 in villages and 7,683 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ambah Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 63,365 | 54,200 | 9,165 |
| SC Male Population | 34,035 | 29,226 | 4,809 |
| SC Female Population | 29,330 | 24,974 | 4,356 |
| Total ST Population | 324 | 178 | 146 |
| ST Male Population | 171 | 88 | 83 |
| ST Female Population | 153 | 90 | 63 |
| Population Density | 482 / km² | 397 / km² | 12,254 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ambah Tehsil is approximately 63,365 people, including 34,035 males and 29,330 females. Around 54,200 people live in rural parts. Nearly 9,165 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ambah Tehsil is about 324 people, including 171 males and 153 females. Around 178 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 146 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 482 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 397 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 12,254 people per sq. km.