Amba - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Amba is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Amba village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amba is 567026. The village covers a total geographical area of 919 hectares and falls under the 415101 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 11 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 Shahuwadi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hatkanangle Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Amba

According to the 2011 Census, Amba village had a total population of 1,195 people, including 619 males and 576 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.62%, with male literacy at 83.90% and female literacy at 71.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Adavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Amba is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Amba is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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:

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