Ambegaon - Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg

Ambegaon is a village situated in the Sawantwadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sawantwadi and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Ambegaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambegaon is 566844. The village covers a total geographical area of 1154 hectares and falls under the 416519 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Ambegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Ambegaon village had a total population of 1,163 people, including 598 males and 565 females, living in 267 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.83%, with male literacy at 81.37% and female literacy at 66.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambegaon

Ambegaon 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 Ambegaon

Ambegaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Zarap, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Ambegaon is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Ambegaon is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambegaon

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

Health Facilities in Ambegaon

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

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