Ambaula - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Ambaula is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.9 km from Gaighata and around 27.6 km from Barasat. Dharmapur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ambaula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambaula is 322688. The village covers a total geographical area of 221.36 hectares and falls under the 743249 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Ambaula

As per Census 2011, Ambaula village has a total population of 2,794 people, consisting of 1,434 males and 1,360 females. The village has 644 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 274 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,905 literate and 889 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,134 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 306 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambaula

Ambaula 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 Ambaula

Ambaula is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Madanpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Ambaula is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Ambaula is about 27.6 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 Ambaula

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

Health Facilities in Ambaula

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

FAQs about Ambaula