Ambit - Akole, Ahilyanagar

Ambit is a village situated in the Akole tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 44 km from Akola and around 168 km from Ahmadnagar. Ambit village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambit is 557190. The village covers a total geographical area of 870.04 hectares and falls under the 422601 pincode. Sangamner is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

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

Population of Ambit

According to the 2011 Census, Ambit village had a total population of 692 people, including 328 males and 364 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 1,110 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.09%, with male literacy at 61.45% and female literacy at 40.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 654.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambit

Ambit 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 Ambit

Public transport in the Ambit is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ghoti, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangamner to Ambit is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Ambit is about 168 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambit

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

Health Facilities in Ambit

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

FAQs about Ambit