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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Chimalkhedi village had a total population of 775 people, including 358 males and 417 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 1,165 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 24.66%, with male literacy at 28.41% and female literacy at 21.52%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 774.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Chimalkhedi