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Ambhai Village

Ambhai is an inhabited village in Vada Taluka of Thane district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 552015, the Census 2011 record lists 596 people in 119 households and the reported area is 517 hectares. The local references include Vada CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palghar at about 24 km.

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Quick answer: Ambhai is a village in Vada Taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 552015 and 596 people in 119 households.
Village Code552015
Population596
Households119
Area517 hectares
Nearest TownPalghar

Key Village Facts

Village
Ambhai
Census Village Code
552015
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Thane
District Census Code
517
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Vada
Sub-district Census Code
04162
CD Block
Vada
Households
119
Population
596
Male Population
293
Female Population
303
Sex Ratio
1,034.13
Area
517 hectares
Area
5.17 sq km
Nearest Town
Palghar
Nearest Town Distance
24 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Ambhai at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 596 people, 517 hectares of reported area and Palghar as the nearest town reference for Ambhai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictThane
TalukaVada
CD BlockVada
  • Ambhai falls under Vada Taluka in Thane district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 552015.
  • The record lists 596 people living in 119 households.
  • The reported village area is 517 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Palghar.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density115.28 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.01 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share1.34%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share53.86%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ambhai in the official administrative record. Census village code 552015 and Vada CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
517
Sub-district Census Code
04162
Village Census Code
552015
CD Block Code
0213
CD Block Name
Vada

Location and Distance

Palghar is the nearest town listed for Ambhai, about 24 km away. Thane is listed as the district headquarters at about 70 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Vada
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
13 km
District Headquarter
Thane
Distance from District Headquarter
70 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palghar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
24 km
Nearest Town
Palghar
Distance from Nearest Town
24 km
Total Geographical Area
517 hectares
Area
5.17 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 596 people in 119 households, with 293 male residents and 303 female residents. The average household size is 5.01, and SC share is 1.34% and ST share is 53.86% for Ambhai. Population density works out to about 115.28 people per sq km.

Total Households
119
Total Population
596
Male Population
293
Female Population
303
Sex Ratio
1,034.13
Average Household Size
5.01
SC Population
8
SC Male Population
3
SC Female Population
5
SC Population Share
1.34
ST Population
321
ST Male Population
153
ST Female Population
168
ST Population Share
53.86
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ambhai list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ambhai include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
14.19 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ambhai include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Ambhai include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Ambhai is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 15 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Ambhai show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 153.06 hectares and irrigated land is 153.06 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
334.85 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
14.9
Net Area Sown In Hectares
153.06
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
153.06

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Private Others
Available
Private Others Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ambhai village located?

Ambhai is in Vada Taluka of Thane district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Ambhai village in?

Ambhai village is in Thane district.

Which state is Ambhai village in?

Ambhai village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Ambhai under?

Ambhai comes under Vada Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ambhai?

The Census village code of Ambhai is 552015.

What is the population of Ambhai village?

The village record lists 596 people and 119 households for Ambhai.

How many households are in Ambhai village?

The village record lists 119 households for Ambhai.

What is the male and female population of Ambhai?

The record lists 293 male residents and 303 female residents for Ambhai.

What is the sex ratio of Ambhai village?

The sex ratio of Ambhai is 1,034.13 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ambhai village?

The reported geographical area of Ambhai is 517 hectares.

What is the population density of Ambhai village?

The approximate population density of Ambhai is 115.28 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ambhai?

The nearest town listed for Ambhai is Palghar, about 24 km away.

How far is Ambhai from the district headquarters?

Ambhai is about 70 km from Thane, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ambhai from the sub-district headquarters?

Ambhai is about 13 km from Vada, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ambhai?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Ambhai.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Ambhai?

For Ambhai, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 153.06 hectares and irrigated land is 153.06 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Ambhai.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Ambhai.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.