Amba - Vasmath, Hingoli

Amba is a village situated in the Vasmath tehsil of Hingoli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Basmath and around 48 km from Hingoli. Amba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amba is 546349. The village covers a total geographical area of 839.05 hectares and falls under the 431512 pincode. Basmath is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Basmath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hingoli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Amba

As per Census 2011, Amba village has a total population of 4,194 people, consisting of 2,120 males and 2,074 females. The village has 861 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 581 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,744 literate and 1,450 illiterate residents. Additionally, 623 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 97 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

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 Junona Halt, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basmath to Amba is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hingoli to Amba is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. 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:

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:

FAQs about Amba