Ambav

Ambav is a village located in Sangameshwar tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 42km away from sub-district headquarter Devrukh (tehsildar office) and 72km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Ambav village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Ambav unique in its vibrant Sangameshwar-Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Ambav’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Ambav

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ambav is 565679. The village spans a total geographical area of 540 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415608. Chiplun is nearest town to Ambav village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ambav village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chiplun Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ambav

Population of Ambav

According to the 2011 Census, Ambav has a total population of about 1,442, with approximately 628 males and 814 females. The sex ratio is around 1296 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 136 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 68 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.89%, with male literacy at about 77.87% and female literacy near 60.20%. There are around 337 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ambav's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ambav

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ambav. As per the 2011 stats, Ambav had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ambav

Knowing the nearby villages of Ambav helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ambav.

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