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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Ambarje village has a total population of 1,876 people, consisting of 958 males and 918 females. The village has 385 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 263 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,312 literate and 564 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 379 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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