Ambewadi village, Karvir taluka | Pincode 416229

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LGD code: 567408
Pincode: 416229
Post office: Ambewadi (Kolhapur)
Population: 2,203
Households: 502
Literacy rate: 79.3%
Sex ratio: 924 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 848
Distance to district centre: 18 km
Distance to mandal centre: 2 km
Distance to Mumbai: 279 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 409 km
Nearest railway station: Bhilawadi · 26 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Honai Clinic · 7 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Ambewadi compares

By population, Ambewadi ranks #68 of 120 villages in Karvir mandal.

Literacy rate

79.3%

+7.7% vs mandal average

Ambewadi: 79.3%
Karvir mandal: 71.6%
Kolhapur district: 72.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

924

+13 vs mandal average

Ambewadi: 924
Karvir mandal: 911

Household size

people per home

4.4

−0.4 vs mandal average

Ambewadi: 4.4
Karvir mandal: 4.8

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Ambewadi at a glance

Ambewadi is a village of 2,203 people in 502 households (Census 2011) in Karvir taluka, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, the 68th-largest of 120 villages in Karvir taluka. Literacy is 79%, 8 points above the taluka average of 72% and the sex ratio is 924 women per 1,000 men. It lies 18 km from the Kolhapur district centre, 11 km from Alte, the nearest town, 26 km from Bhilawadi railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 416229, served by Ambewadi (Kolhapur) post office; the LGD village code is 567408. The nearest hospital or health centre is Honai Clinic, 7 km away. The village votes in Khanapur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Suhas Babar. The population is estimated at 2,597 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Ambewadi · this village	2,203	79%	—
Ardewadi · Karvir	757	66%	0 km N
Nagadewadi · Karvir	4,981	78%	0 km N
Shindewadi · Karvir	1,227	73%	2.4 km SE
Dhondewadi · Karvir	681	57%	2.4 km SE
Donwadi · Karvir	166	65%	2.4 km SE
Ghoti Bk · Khanapur	1,451	68%	2.7 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Ambewadi

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 16
Power hours (winter): 20
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: Yes
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: Kolhapur
Distance to nearest town (km): 2
Distance to district HQ (km): 2
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 2
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 175.62
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Ambewadi

LGD code: 567408
Pincode: 416229
Post office: Ambewadi (Kolhapur)
Population (Census 2011): 2,203
Population (projected 2026): 2,597
Households: 502
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 924
Literacy rate: 79.3%
Coordinates: 17.21093°N, 74.64066°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Sangli
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Khanapur
Member of Parliament: Vishal Patil
Member of Legislative Assembly: Suhas Babar
Block / Mandal: Karvir

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Kolhapur district level

Then & Now

Ambewadi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,203

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,597

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

502

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

592

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 2,203Census 2011
Households: 502Census 2011
Literacy rate: 79.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 924 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,5972026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 5922026 projection
Active job cards: 50,606MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 20,704MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 9,36,17,088ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 82.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Kolhapur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kolhapur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kolhapur district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Ambewadi

Mandal centre

Karvir · ≈ 2.3 km

≈ 5 min by car · 6 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Kolhapur · ≈ 18 km

≈ 36 min by car · 43 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,006 people

Alte · ≈ 11 km

≈ 23 min by car · 28 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Mumbai279 kmcapital
Hyderabad409 km
Bengaluru568 km
Chennai759 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBhilawadi26 km
Hospital / PHCHonai Clinic7 km
ATM / bankSarswat Bank38 km
Petrol pumpHP26 km
CollegeShiram Vidaylay hatid43 km
Police stationMIDC Police Station37 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Ambewadi

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🛕Dargoba TempleTemple4.2 km ↗
🛕TempleTemple4.4 km ↗

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September 2026

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Pawar Seeks Drought Declaration, Loan Waiver For Maharashtra Farmers

Reported by Deccan Chronicle.

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Shinde Assures Maharashtra Farmers Amid Drought-Like Conditions

Reported by Daily Pioneer.

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Sep

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Maharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare aid for farmers

Reported by The Indian Express.

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News from Kolhapur & Maharashtra

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Pawar Seeks Drought Declaration, Loan Waiver For Maharashtra Farmers
Deccan Chronicle21h ago
Shinde Assures Maharashtra Farmers Amid Drought-Like Conditions
Daily Pioneeryesterday
Maharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare aid for farmers
The Indian Expressyesterday
Maharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare aid for farmers
The Federalyesterday
Maharashtra will provide immediate aid to drought-hit farmers, says Fadnavis
The Times of India2 days ago
Maharashtra govt decides to provide soft loans to sugar mills to clear pending dues of farmers for 2025-26 crushing season
News On AIR2 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Ambewadi

What is the pincode of Ambewadi?

The pincode of Ambewadi, Karvir taluka, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra is 416229. The post office is Ambewadi (Kolhapur).

Which post office delivers to Ambewadi?

Mail for Ambewadi is delivered through Ambewadi (Kolhapur) post office, pincode 416229, in Karvir taluka, Kolhapur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Ambewadi located?

Ambewadi is a village in Karvir taluka of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Ambewadi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Ambewadi village has a population of 2,203 across 502 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ambewadi in?

Ambewadi falls under the Sangli Lok Sabha constituency (PC #44) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Ambewadi in?

Ambewadi falls under the Khanapur assembly constituency (AC #286) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Ambewadi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Ambewadi village is 79.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Ambewadi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Ambewadi village is 924 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Ambewadi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Ambewadi, including Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, Shiv Bhojan Thali, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Ambewadi from Kolhapur district centre?

Ambewadi is approximately 18 km (straight-line) from the centre of Kolhapur district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Ambewadi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Ambewadi village is 567408.

Which is the nearest town to Ambewadi?

Alte (population 11,006, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 11 km from Ambewadi in a straight line.

How big is Ambewadi compared to other villages in Karvir taluka?

Ambewadi ranks 68 of 120 villages in Karvir taluka by Census 2011 population (2,203 residents).

How far is Ambewadi from Mumbai?

Ambewadi is about 279 km from Mumbai in a straight line (the state capital of Maharashtra); by road expect roughly 362 km.

How far is Ambewadi from Hyderabad?

Ambewadi is about 409 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 531 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Ambewadi?

Bhilawadi is the nearest railway station to Ambewadi, about 26 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 34 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Ambewadi?

Honai Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Ambewadi, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Ambewadi?

Sarswat Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Ambewadi, about 38 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 49 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Ambewadi?

HP is the nearest petrol pump to Ambewadi, about 26 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 33 km.

Who is the MLA of Ambewadi?

Ambewadi falls under Khanapur assembly constituency (AC 286). The sitting MLA is Suhas Babar (SS).

Who is the MP for Ambewadi?

Ambewadi is in Sangli Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Vishal Patil (IND).

What is the population of Ambewadi in 2026?

Ambewadi is estimated at 2,597 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,203 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Ambewadi in?

Maharashtra falls in the Western Plateau and Hills zone (cotton, jowar, sugarcane, oilseeds) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Ambewadi in Kolhapur district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)