Ambala - Hadgaon, Nanded

Ambala is a village situated in the Hadgaon tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hadgaon and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Ambala village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambala is 544495. The village covers a total geographical area of 1307.4 hectares and falls under the 431712 pincode. Hadgoan is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Ambala

According to the 2011 Census, Ambala village had a total population of 2,134 people, including 1,119 males and 1,015 females, living in 478 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.64%, with male literacy at 87.83% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 624, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,1341,1191,015
Child Population (0–6 yrs)296166130
Scheduled Castes (SC)624325299
Scheduled Tribes (ST)633
Literate Population1,427837590
Illiterate Population707282425

Nearby Villages of Ambala

Ambala 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)
Bhanegaon TandaNorth-East2.31 km
RuiNorth-West2.70 km
KawthaSouth-East2.90 km
AdaNorth3.20 km
BhanegaonNorth-East3.66 km
DongargaonSouth3.82 km
Belgavhan (hadgaon)North-East4.08 km
PalsaWest4.29 km
GojegaonNorth-East4.54 km
KinalaSouth-West5.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ambala

Ambala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parwakhurd Halt, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hadgoan to Ambala is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Ambala is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Ambala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Ambala

Where is Ambala located?

Ambala village is located in Hadgaon Tehsil, Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Ambala?

Ambala is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ambala?

The pincode of Ambala is 431712.

What is the population of Ambala?

Ambala had a total population of 2,134, including 1,119 males and 1,015 females.

How many households are there in Ambala?

Ambala had 478 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ambala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ambala was 77.64%. Male literacy was 87.83% and female literacy was 66.67%.