Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Ambadi Taluka Demand Gains Momentum
People in Ambadi, a place in Maharashtra, India, want it to become its own administrative area called a taluka.
They think Ambadi is the best place for the headquarters because it's in the middle of everything and has good roads to other important places.
A long time ago, experts agreed with them, but the government hasn't done anything about it.
Now, the government wants to put the headquarters in Padgha instead, which the people of Ambadi don't like.
They say Padgha isn't as good as Ambadi for the job.
The people of Ambadi have been asking the government to change its mind and make Ambadi the headquarters instead.
They've even gotten support from local leaders and village councils.
They're worried that if the government doesn't listen, there might be big protests.
Ambadi Taluka Kriti Samiti demands Ambadi be declared an independent taluka headquarters.
Committee argues Ambadi's central location and connectivity make it the ideal choice.
Government proposes Padgha as headquarters, allegedly due to political pressure.
Expert committee in 1992 recommended Ambadi as the headquarters.
45 gram panchayats and several local leaders support Ambadi's demand.
- Who
- Ambadi Taluka Kriti Samiti and residents of North Bhiwandi
- What
- Demand for Ambadi to be declared an independent taluka headquarters
- When
- Ongoing agitation, with memoranda submitted to state government officials
- Where
- Ambadi, North Bhiwandi, Maharashtra
- Why
- Geographical advantages, expert recommendations, and public sentiment support Ambadi as the ideal location for the taluka headquarters.
Ambadi Taluka Kriti Samiti
Maharashtra Government
Location of Taluka Headquarters
Ambadi Taluka Kriti Samiti
Ambadi is the most centrally located area with better connectivity and strategic advantages, making it the ideal choice for the taluka headquarters.
Maharashtra Government
The government proposes Padgha as the headquarters, allegedly due to political pressure rather than administrative merit.
Administrative Reorganization
Ambadi Taluka Kriti Samiti
The committee argues that Ambadi's central location and adequate government land make it suitable for administrative offices and public infrastructure.
Maharashtra Government
The government's proposal to establish the headquarters in Padgha is seen as ignoring geographical realities and expert recommendations.
- Committee
- Ambadi Taluka Kriti Samiti
- Proposed Headquarters
- Padgha
- Expert Committee Recommendation
- Ambadi (1992)
- Number of Villages
- 125
- Gram Panchayats Supporting Ambadi
- 45
- MLAs Supporting Ambadi
- 7
- MPs Supporting Ambadi
- 2