Ambap - Hatkanangle, Kolhapur

Ambap is a village situated in the Hatkanangle tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hatkanangle and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Ambap village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambap is 567272. The village covers a total geographical area of 1028 hectares and falls under the 416112 pincode. Vadgaon Kasba is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Ambap village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hatkanangle Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Ambap

According to the 2011 Census, Ambap village had a total population of 6,661 people, including 3,476 males and 3,185 females, living in 1,354 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.30%, with male literacy at 89.50% and female literacy at 74.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,452.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambap

Ambap 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 Ambap

Ambap is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gur Market, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vadgaon Kasba to Ambap is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Ambap is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambap

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

Health Facilities in Ambap

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

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