Ambala - Khanpur, Jhalawar

Ambala is a village situated in the Khanpur tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khanpur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Karanwas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ambala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambala is 103977. The village covers a total geographical area of 618 hectares and falls under the 326035 pincode. Aklera is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Ambala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ambala

According to the 2011 Census, Ambala village had a total population of 626 people, including 323 males and 303 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.66%, with male literacy at 87.81% and female literacy at 52.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 276, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambala

Ambala 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 Ambala

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Ambala. The nearest railway station is Salpura, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aklera to Ambala is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Ambala is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambala

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

Health Facilities in Ambala

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

FAQs about Ambala