Ambed - Velhe, Pune

Ambed is a village situated in the Velhe tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Velhe and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Ambed village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambed is 556566. The village covers a total geographical area of 317 hectares and falls under the 412107 pincode. Pune is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Ambed

According to the 2011 Census, Ambed village had a total population of 496 people, including 247 males and 249 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.09%, with male literacy at 82.95% and female literacy at 58.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambed

Ambed 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 Ambed

Ambed is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shivajinagar, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pune to Ambed is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambed

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

Health Facilities in Ambed

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

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