Amba - Karchhana, Prayagraj

Amba is a village situated in the Karchhana tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from Karchhana and around 37 km from Allahabad. Amba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amba is 162342. The village covers a total geographical area of 791.84 hectares and falls under the 212106 pincode. Naini is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Amba village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Allahabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Amba

According to the 2011 Census, Amba village had a total population of 3,832 people, including 2,027 males and 1,805 females, living in 565 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.94%, with male literacy at 78.79% and female literacy at 51.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 476, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Amba

Amba 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 Amba

Public transport in the Amba is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jasra, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Naini to Amba is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Amba is about 37 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 Amba

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

Health Facilities in Amba

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

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