Ambekhor - Shahapur, Thane

Ambekhor is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Manekhind serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ambekhor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambekhor is 552806. The village covers a total geographical area of 753 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

Ambekhor 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 Ambekhor

As per Census 2011, Ambekhor village has a total population of 1,034 people, consisting of 528 males and 506 females. The village has 240 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 383 literate and 651 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 863 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambekhor

Ambekhor 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 Ambekhor

Public transport in the Ambekhor is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khardi, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Ambekhor is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Ambekhor is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambekhor

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

Health Facilities in Ambekhor

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

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