Ambe - Pandharpur, Solapur

Ambe is a village situated in the Pandharpur tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandharpur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Ambe village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambe is 562386. The village covers a total geographical area of 1514.05 hectares and falls under the 413304 pincode. Pandharpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Ambe village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pandharpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Solapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ambe

As per Census 2011, Ambe village has a total population of 4,313 people, consisting of 2,254 males and 2,059 females. The village has 882 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 617 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,805 literate and 1,508 illiterate residents. Additionally, 561 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 673 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,3132,2542,059
Child Population (0–6 yrs)617357260
Scheduled Castes (SC)561297264
Scheduled Tribes (ST)673358315
Literate Population2,8051,6111,194
Illiterate Population1,508643865

Nearby Villages of Ambe

Ambe 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)
PohargaonNorth-East2.41 km
RanzaniWest3.57 km
KharsoliNorth3.93 km
NepatgaonSouth4.32 km
OzewadiSouth-East4.58 km
SarkoliEast4.80 km
ViteNorth-East5.04 km
ChaleNorth-West5.08 km
ShirgaonSouth-West6.01 km
KondharkiWest6.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ambe

Ambe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pandharpur, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharpur to Ambe is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Ambe is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambe

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

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

Health Facilities in Ambe

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ambe

Where is Ambe located?

Ambe village is located in Pandharpur Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ambe?

Ambe is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ambe?

The pincode of Ambe is 413304.

What is the population of Ambe?

Ambe has a total population of 4,313, including 2,254 males and 2,059 females.

How many households are there in Ambe?

There are 882 households in Ambe.

What is the literacy rate in Ambe?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ambe is 65.04%. Male literacy is 71.47% and female literacy is 57.99%.