Ambarje - Shahapur, Thane

Ambarje is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Ambarje village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambarje is 552898. The village covers a total geographical area of 745.61 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi Nizampur is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Ambarje

According to the 2011 Census, Ambarje village had a total population of 1,876 people, including 958 males and 918 females, living in 385 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.34%, with male literacy at 89.27% and female literacy at 73.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 379.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambarje

Ambarje 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 Ambarje

Public transport in the Ambarje is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vasind, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi Nizampur to Ambarje is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Ambarje is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambarje

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

Health Facilities in Ambarje

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

FAQs about Ambarje