Ambai - Goharganj, Raisen

Ambai is a village situated in the Goharganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goharganj and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Ambai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambai is 484345. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.32 hectares and falls under the 464990 pincode. Obedullaganj is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Ambai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ambai

According to the 2011 Census, Ambai village had a total population of 867 people, including 452 males and 415 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.31%, with male literacy at 79.46% and female literacy at 66.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambai

Ambai 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 Ambai

Ambai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Obaidulla Ganj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Obedullaganj to Ambai is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Ambai is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambai

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

Health Facilities in Ambai

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

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