Ambet - Mhasla, Raigad

Ambet is a village situated in the Mhasla tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from Mhasla and around 85 km from Alibag. Ambet village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambet is 554943. The village covers a total geographical area of 555.04 hectares and falls under the 402101 pincode. Shrivardhan is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Ambet

As per Census 2011, Ambet village has a total population of 1,461 people, consisting of 671 males and 790 females. The village has 328 households and a sex ratio of 1,177 females per 1,000 males. There are 182 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,117 literate and 344 illiterate residents. Additionally, 30 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 25 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambet

Ambet 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 Ambet

Ambet is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Veer, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shrivardhan to Ambet is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Ambet is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambet

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

Health Facilities in Ambet

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

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