Arethi - Akkalkuwa, Nandurbar

Arethi is a village situated in the Akkalkuwa tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkuwa and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Kukadipadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arethi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arethi is 525011. The village covers a total geographical area of 760.51 hectares and falls under the 425452 pincode. Rajpipala (guj) is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Arethi

According to the 2011 Census, Arethi village had a total population of 359 people, including 182 males and 177 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.60%, with male literacy at 62.50% and female literacy at 48.12%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 359.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Arethi

Arethi 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 Arethi

Public transport in the Arethi is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chandod, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajpipala (guj) to Arethi is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Arethi is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arethi

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

Health Facilities in Arethi

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

FAQs about Arethi