Ambav - Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri

Ambav is a village situated in the Sangameshwar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devrukh and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Ambav village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambav is 565679. The village covers a total geographical area of 540 hectares and falls under the 415608 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Ambav village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ambav

According to the 2011 Census, Ambav village had a total population of 1,442 people, including 628 males and 814 females, living in 337 households. The sex ratio was 1,296 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.96%, with male literacy at 86.86% and female literacy at 65.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambav

Ambav 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 Ambav

Ambav is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aravali Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Ambav is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Ambav is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambav

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

Health Facilities in Ambav

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

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