Ambavali - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Ambavali is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 210 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Javale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ambavali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambavali is 564737. The village covers a total geographical area of 313.46 hectares and falls under the 415717 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 73 km away.

Ambavali 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 Ambavali

As per Census 2011, Ambavali village has a total population of 413 people, consisting of 139 males and 274 females. The village has 143 households and a sex ratio of 1,971 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 260 literate and 153 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambavali

Ambavali 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 Ambavali

Public transport in the Ambavali is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vinhere, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Ambavali is about 73 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Ambavali is about 210 km, with the usual travel time around ~6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambavali

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

Health Facilities in Ambavali

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

FAQs about Ambavali