Ambaye - Khed, Ratnagiri

Ambaye is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khed and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Ambaye village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambaye is 564973. The village covers a total geographical area of 1125.33 hectares and falls under the 415709 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Ambaye

According to the 2011 Census, Ambaye village had a total population of 1,686 people, including 754 males and 932 females, living in 445 households. The sex ratio was 1,236 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.79%, with male literacy at 83.97% and female literacy at 69.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambaye

Ambaye 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 Ambaye

Ambaye is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Diwankhavati, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Ambaye is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Ambaye is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambaye

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

Health Facilities in Ambaye

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

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