Ambavali - Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri

Ambavali is a village situated in the Sangameshwar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 64 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devrukh and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Ambavli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ambavali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambavali is 565790. The village covers a total geographical area of 1088.01 hectares and falls under the 415804 pincode. Ratnagiri is the nearest town, located about 63 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 Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ambavali

According to the 2011 Census, Ambavali village had a total population of 1,303 people, including 630 males and 673 females, living in 331 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.47%, with male literacy at 88.93% and female literacy at 67.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

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

Ambavali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ukshi, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratnagiri to Ambavali is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 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