Chimalkhedi - Akkalkuwa, Nandurbar

Chimalkhedi is a village situated in the Akkalkuwa tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 110 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkuwa and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Sinduri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chimalkhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chimalkhedi is 525004. The village covers a total geographical area of 945.25 hectares and falls under the 425452 pincode. Rajpipala (guj) is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

Chimalkhedi 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 Chimalkhedi

As per Census 2011, Chimalkhedi village has a total population of 775 people, consisting of 358 males and 417 females. The village has 178 households and a sex ratio of 1,164 females per 1,000 males. There are 195 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 143 literate and 632 illiterate residents. Additionally, 774 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chimalkhedi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population775358417
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19594101
Scheduled Tribes (ST)774358416
Literate Population1437568
Illiterate Population632283349

Nearby Villages of Chimalkhedi

Chimalkhedi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SinduriSouth2.41 km
DhankhediWest3.04 km
BamaniSouth-East4.11 km
JangathiSouth-West4.79 km
DanelEast6.30 km
KewadiSouth6.55 km
ManibeliWest6.56 km
ArethiSouth-West6.61 km
MukhadiNorth-East8.56 km
PimpalkhuntaSouth8.59 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chimalkhedi

Public transport in the Chimalkhedi 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 70.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajpipala (guj) to Chimalkhedi is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Chimalkhedi is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chimalkhedi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Chimalkhedi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chimalkhedi

Where is Chimalkhedi located?

Chimalkhedi village is located in Akkalkuwa Tehsil, Nandurbar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chimalkhedi?

The Gram Panchayat of Chimalkhedi is Sinduri.

What is the pincode of Chimalkhedi?

The pincode of Chimalkhedi is 425452.

What is the population of Chimalkhedi?

Chimalkhedi has a total population of 775, including 358 males and 417 females.

How many households are there in Chimalkhedi?

There are 178 households in Chimalkhedi.

What is the literacy rate in Chimalkhedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chimalkhedi is 18.45%. Male literacy is 20.95% and female literacy is 16.31%.