Ambadi - Bhiwandi, Thane

Ambadi is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Ambadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambadi is 552549. The village covers a total geographical area of 210 hectares and falls under the 421308 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Ambadi

According to the 2011 Census, Ambadi village had a total population of 3,060 people, including 1,578 males and 1,482 females, living in 705 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.96%, with male literacy at 87.91% and female literacy at 75.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 687.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambadi

Ambadi 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 Ambadi

Ambadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadavli, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Ambadi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Ambadi is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambadi

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

Health Facilities in Ambadi

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

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