Amba - Huzur, Rewa

Amba is a village situated in the Huzur tehsil of Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Huzur and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Rewa. Amwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amba is 467182. The village covers a total geographical area of 560.66 hectares and falls under the 486446 pincode. Rewa is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Amba

According to the 2011 Census, Amba village had a total population of 3,223 people, including 1,665 males and 1,558 females, living in 740 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.85%, with male literacy at 87.32% and female literacy at 65.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 604, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 174.

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 Population3,2231,6651,558
Child Population (0–6 yrs)385206179
Scheduled Castes (SC)604311293
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1749678
Literate Population2,1811,274907
Illiterate Population1,042391651

Nearby Villages of Amba

Amba 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)
MaiEast1.68 km
BisarSouth-West1.81 km
KitwariyaSouth-East1.85 km
BahuribandhNorth2.04 km
MarhiSouth2.43 km
AllanagriEast2.60 km
LaptaWest2.74 km
ItahaEast2.77 km
BhitwaSouth-West2.79 km
AjigarhaSouth-East2.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amba

Amba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rewa, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rewa to Amba is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amba

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Amba

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

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

FAQs about Amba

Where is Amba located?

Amba village is located in Huzur Tehsil, Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Amba?

The Gram Panchayat of Amba is Amwa.

What is the pincode of Amba?

The pincode of Amba is 486446.

What is the population of Amba?

Amba had a total population of 3,223, including 1,665 males and 1,558 females.

How many households are there in Amba?

Amba had 740 households.

What is the literacy rate in Amba?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amba was 76.85%. Male literacy was 87.32% and female literacy was 65.77%.