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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Ambadi village has a total population of 3,060 people, consisting of 1,578 males and 1,482 females. The village has 705 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 438 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,149 literate and 911 illiterate residents. Additionally, 137 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 687 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0601,5781,482
Child Population (0–6 yrs)438222216
Scheduled Castes (SC)1376473
Scheduled Tribes (ST)687327360
Literate Population2,1491,192957
Illiterate Population911386525

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ZidakeSouth-West0.99 km
KhativaliSouth-West1.92 km
DalondeSouth-East2.07 km
DakivaliNorth-West2.13 km
WaretSouth2.21 km
DighashiEast2.27 km
PahareSouth-East2.53 km
VedheSouth-West2.59 km
AshivaliWest2.76 km
KharivaliEast3.57 km

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.

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

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

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 Ambadi

Where is Ambadi located?

Ambadi village is located in Bhiwandi Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ambadi?

Ambadi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ambadi?

The pincode of Ambadi is 421308.

What is the population of Ambadi?

Ambadi has a total population of 3,060, including 1,578 males and 1,482 females.

How many households are there in Ambadi?

There are 705 households in Ambadi.

What is the literacy rate in Ambadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ambadi is 70.23%. Male literacy is 75.54% and female literacy is 64.57%.