Amboli - Chimur, Chandrapur

Amboli is a village situated in the Chimur tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chimur and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Amboli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amboli is 540464. The village covers a total geographical area of 812.57 hectares and falls under the 442903 pincode. Warora is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Amboli

As per Census 2011, Amboli village has a total population of 2,525 people, consisting of 1,317 males and 1,208 females. The village has 597 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 251 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,733 literate and 792 illiterate residents. Additionally, 284 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,194 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5251,3171,208
Child Population (0–6 yrs)251133118
Scheduled Castes (SC)284147137
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,194626568
Literate Population1,733975758
Illiterate Population792342450

Nearby Villages of Amboli

Amboli 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)
Khursapar RithNorth-West1.95 km
AsolaEast1.98 km
Chichala ShastriWest2.02 km
Thana RithSouth-East2.09 km
Ladegaon RithNorth-East2.10 km
Navegaon DoyeNorth2.62 km
KhokarlaNorth2.94 km
GadpipariWest3.37 km
JawarabodiNorth-East3.51 km
Kasaba Pipari RithWest3.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amboli

Amboli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhuyar Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Warora to Amboli is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Amboli is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amboli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Amboli

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

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

FAQs about Amboli

Where is Amboli located?

Amboli village is located in Chimur Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Amboli?

Amboli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Amboli?

The pincode of Amboli is 442903.

What is the population of Amboli?

Amboli has a total population of 2,525, including 1,317 males and 1,208 females.

How many households are there in Amboli?

There are 597 households in Amboli.

What is the literacy rate in Amboli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amboli is 68.63%. Male literacy is 74.03% and female literacy is 62.75%.