Amboli - Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg

Amboli is a village situated in the Sawantwadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sawantwadi and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Amboli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amboli is 566855. The village covers a total geographical area of 5619 hectares and falls under the 416550 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Amboli 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 Amboli

According to the 2011 Census, Amboli village had a total population of 4,004 people, including 2,235 males and 1,769 females, living in 822 households. The sex ratio was 791 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.45%, with male literacy at 92.15% and female literacy at 72.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 195, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Amboli

Amboli 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 Amboli

Amboli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sawantwadi Road, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Amboli is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Amboli is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amboli

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

Health Facilities in Amboli

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

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