Ambah

Ambah
—  city  —
Ambah Location of Ambah in Madhya Pradesh and India
Coordinates	26°43′N 78°14′E
Country	India
State	Madhya Pradesh
District(s)	Morena
Population	36,443 (2001)
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Area • Elevation	• 161 metres (528 ft)
Codes • Pincode • 476111

Ambah is a city and a municipality in Morena district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.

Geography

Ambah is located at 26.71°N 78.23°E / 26.71; 78.23. It has an average elevation of 161 metres (528 feet). This area is located near the Chambal Ghat. River chambal flows very near to Ambah and forms border between M.P. & U.P. and M.P. & Rajasthan. It is famous for its ancient fort and Kakanmath temple.

Ambah is a well-developed town in Morena District. Ambah Autonomous PG college of Ambah is very famous in Chambal Region for its Geography Department and Education Standards. The nearest railway station is Morena (33 km from Ambah) which is on the way to Delhi.

Ambah lies on State Highway no. 2 of Madhya Pradesh. It is approx. at mid point of Bhind and Morena, two major district center of madhya pradesh.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Ambah had a population of 36,443. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Ambah has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 61% of the males and 39% of females literate. 16% of the population is under 6 years of age. It is also famous for 'Banjara Kua' which has been built overnight. The dominant castes of Ambah are Brahmins and Thakurs(Kshatriyas). It was formerly known as AMBRISH NAGARI. Ambah is a developed township of Morena. The famous temple of Lord Shiva named KAKANMATH is in Ambah block(it has Archeological Importance). This temple was made by Chandela kings. Ambah is also known for being the birthplace of Pandit Ram Prasad Bismil who was the very famous freedom Fighter.

Schools and Colleges

Ambah, though a rural town, focuses very high on education. In fact Ambah celebrates a very high educational position among other towns of the Morena district. The small town has several primary, secondary and higher secondary schools. Among the huge lists of schools, Mahatma Lochan Das Higher Secondary School (known as MLD),Kila Higher Secondary School,DAV higher Secondary,Shri Tekchand Jain Higher Secondary School and Saraswati Shishu Mandir are considered as the oldest and biggest schools in Ambah. Following is the partial list of SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES in AMBAH:- 1.Gyan Bharti Public higher secondary school. 2.Bright career academy. 3.National public school. 4.Genius public school. 5.SB inter college. 6.The holy public school. 7.Excellence school of ambah. 8.Shanti Niketan Convent High school,Cinema Road,Ambah.

Colleges

1.P.G college ambah Ambah Post Graduate College (better known as P.G. College) is an autonomous college situated in the heart of Ambah. The college is very well known for its very high education standards and is awarded as "Centre of Excellency" by Jiwaji University, Gwalior. Ambah College is NAAC Accredited with C G P A of 2.31 on Four point scale at B grade.

Religious Status

Ambah is primarily a Hindu-dominant town. Jainism is prominent enough, along with Islam. Rest religions are almost non-existent.

There are hundreds of places of religious importance (mostly Hindu temples and a couple of mosques) in and around Ambah. Mahatma Lochandas Mandir, Jayeshwar Mahadev Mandir (temple), ManshaPoorn Hanumaan Mandir, Heeron wali mata (Goddess of Diamonds) and Badi Masjid (big mosque) are a few to name. There are five jain temples in Ambah in which Bada Jain mandir as it is known is given more priority. This temple is situated in purani gali and one temple is situated at parade square and other are in jain gali. There is another famous hanuman temple which is known as JHHADI WALE HANUMANJI.

Transport

The only mode of transport to Ambah is by road. The closest railway station is Morena which is around 33 km from Ambah. There are very frequent public transport (mostly private buses/UVs) available between Ambah and Morena. The most prominent city close to Ambah is Gwalior (68 km). Ambah has a distance of around 300 km from New Delhi.

Health facilities

Ambah Civil Hospital is a large hospital in Morena district. Many patients from nearby region and villages come to ambah hospital daily for health issues. Routine camps and vaccine camps are organized throughout the year Ambah hospital. Night facility is also available in hospital. Several diseases are treated free of cost in hospital.There are several private hospitals in Ambah. But they are costlier. Patients are always advised to check up in civil hospital. There are various medical stores located near the civil hospital Ambah.Every year an Eye Operation Camp is also organized by Red Cross with the help of local NGO.

Fairs and Activities

During February–March every year, an animal fair is organized by the local municipality. The fair starts about five weeks prior to Holi (the festival of colors) and ends in two weeks. As this fair ends, starts a fun fair for human beings. This fair is known as Jayeshwar Mahadev Mela (in the name of an ancient Lord Shiva temple). The fair usually starts around three weeks before Holi and ends on the previous evening of the festival. Apart from usual trading and amusement facilities, municipality arranges for a special event in the evening. The trend so far has been in a way that the last night of fair gets an orchestra. The orchestra plays through the entire night, till very early morning. This evening is considered to be as one of the biggest public gathering in the town.

POLITICAL POSITION

IN MADHYA PRADESH VIDHANSABHA Ambah is NO.8th Constituency(Along with PORSA).In 2008 General elections Bhartiya Janata Party(B.J.P) Won Ambah seat.

Banks

Below are the Banks which have working Branches in Ambah

 1. State Bank of India,Morena Road(formerly State Bank of Indore)
 2. State Bank of India,Peepal Chauraha
 3. Oriental Bank of Commerce,Krishna Colony
 4. Central Bank of India,Hospital Road
 5. District Co-operative Bank
 6. Narmada Satpura Kshetriya Bank
 7. Bhoomi Vikas Bank

Post Office

Ambah Has 2 Post offices in the city-

 1. Head Post Office near Tehsil Ambah
 2. Sub Postoffice Near Hanuman Temple Jayeshwar Road

Along with India Post, Private Couriers are also available.

Court

 1. Session Court
 2. Tehsil

Police Setup

 1. Police Station (District Superitendent is the highesth Officer in rank)
 2. DSP Office at Old Jail Campus
 3. SAF battalion.
 4. Police Chowki at Porsa Chauraha
 5. Sub Jail Bharatpura

Administration

 1. Sub Divisional Megistrate
 2. Tehsildar

Municipality

 1. 18 Wards
 2. Office at Nagarpalika Complex peepal Chauraha

Entertainment Setup

 1. Mahalaxmi Talkies
 2. Durga Talkies

Few Main Areas

 1. Sadar Bajar
 2. Jayeshwar Road
 3. Ganj Bajar
 4. Sabji Mandi
 5. Water Works
 7. Diversion Road
 8. Peepal Chouraha
 9. Porsa Chouraha
10. Morena Tiraha
11. Talkies Road
12. Kila Road
13. Mathur vaishya Colony
14. Krishna Colony
15. Shakha Colony
16. Hospital Road
17. Doctor Gali
18. Retpura
19. Azad Marg
20. Hathi Gadhdha Mohalla
21. Pinahat Road
22. MLD Colony
23. Advocate Colony
24. Girls School Road
25. Jain Gali
26. Galla Mandi
27. Jagga Chouraha

Best Foods Places
1. Pavan Tikki wala
2. Mama ki Guziya and Milk Cake
3. Veero Halwai ki Mithai
4. Jodhpur Mishthan
5. Moong ki Daal ke Mangore wala at Peepal Chouraha
6. Munna Bhalle wala
7. Samose, Bedai and Jalewi at Peepal Chouraha shops (Bade and Chote halwai)
8. Aiya or Pai ke chole
9. Vijay halwai ki Emarati
10. Chotu ke Dahibade (Its Seasonal this guy is really moody about work)
11. Banti Chaat wala at Retpura
12. Some of the Street Food at Peepal Chouraha

Restaurants

1. Mayoor Bhojanalay

Boozing Places

1. English Liquor Shop at Hathi Gadhdha
2. Deshi Liquor Shop at Morena Tiraha
3. Deshi Liquor Shop at Porsa Chauraha

References

http://www.ambahpgcollege.org