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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Ambad village has a total population of 1,846 people, consisting of 972 males and 874 females. The village has 359 households and a sex ratio of 899 females per 1,000 males. There are 211 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,241 literate and 605 illiterate residents. Additionally, 436 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ambad are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,846972874
Child Population (0–6 yrs)211107104
Scheduled Castes (SC)436222214
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22-
Literate Population1,241716525
Illiterate Population605256349

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Shiral MadhaSouth2.32 km
PimpalkhunteNorth3.14 km
ShedshingeWest3.41 km
KurduEast4.79 km
PimpalnerSouth-West5.55 km
Ujani MadhaSouth5.58 km
BadalewadiNorth-West6.24 km
PalwanSouth-West6.97 km
DhavalasNorth-West7.04 km
LaulSouth-East7.10 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ambad

Where is Ambad located?

Ambad village is located in Madha Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ambad?

Ambad is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ambad?

The pincode of Ambad is 413208.

What is the population of Ambad?

Ambad has a total population of 1,846, including 972 males and 874 females.

How many households are there in Ambad?

There are 359 households in Ambad.

What is the literacy rate in Ambad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ambad is 67.23%. Male literacy is 73.66% and female literacy is 60.07%.