Ambhe - Ambarnath, Thane

Ambhe is a village situated in the Ambarnath tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ambarnath and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Kharad serves as the Village Panchayat for Ambhe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambhe is 553021. The village covers a total geographical area of 211.39 hectares and falls under the 421501 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Ambhe

According to the 2011 Census, Ambhe village had a total population of 1,124 people, including 581 males and 543 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.63%, with male literacy at 72.37% and female literacy at 58.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 281.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambhe

Ambhe 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 Ambhe

Public transport in the Ambhe is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badlapur, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Ambhe is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Ambhe is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambhe

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

Health Facilities in Ambhe

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

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