Amboda - Akot, Akola

Amboda is a village situated in the Akot tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akot and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Amboda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amboda is 529711. The village covers a total geographical area of 656 hectares and falls under the 444101 pincode. Akot is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Amboda

As per Census 2011, Amboda village has a total population of 2,938 people, consisting of 1,502 males and 1,436 females. The village has 639 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 344 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,188 literate and 750 illiterate residents. Additionally, 450 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 237 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Amboda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9381,5021,436
Child Population (0–6 yrs)344177167
Scheduled Castes (SC)450227223
Scheduled Tribes (ST)237120117
Literate Population2,1881,1571,031
Illiterate Population750345405

Nearby Villages of Amboda

Amboda 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)
MohalaWest1.75 km
AkolkhedNorth-East2.09 km
KhudawantpurSouth-West2.66 km
SukaliWest3.28 km
SarfabadNorth-West3.28 km
LakhamapurSouth-West3.99 km
Akoli JahangirEast4.08 km
DiwthanaEast4.10 km
Dahikhel FutkarNorth4.41 km
KhasbagNorth-West5.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amboda

Amboda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Akot, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akot to Amboda is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Amboda is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amboda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Amboda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Amboda

Where is Amboda located?

Amboda village is located in Akot Tehsil, Akola district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Amboda?

Amboda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Amboda?

The pincode of Amboda is 444101.

What is the population of Amboda?

Amboda has a total population of 2,938, including 1,502 males and 1,436 females.

How many households are there in Amboda?

There are 639 households in Amboda.

What is the literacy rate in Amboda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amboda is 74.47%. Male literacy is 77.03% and female literacy is 71.80%.