Ambad - Madha, Solapur

Ambad is a village situated in the Madha tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madha and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Ambad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambad is 561921. The village covers a total geographical area of 795.23 hectares and falls under the 413208 pincode. Kurduvadi is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Ambad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Madha Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Ambad

According to the 2011 Census, Ambad village had a total population of 1,846 people, including 972 males and 874 females, living in 359 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.90%, with male literacy at 82.77% and female literacy at 68.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 436, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambad

Ambad 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 Ambad

Ambad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhavalas, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurduvadi to Ambad is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Ambad is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambad

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

Health Facilities in Ambad

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

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