Danel - Akkalkuwa, Nandurbar

Danel 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 155 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Denal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Danel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Danel is 525007. The village covers a total geographical area of 1862.55 hectares and falls under the 425452 pincode. Rajpipala (guj) is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

Danel 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 Danel

As per Census 2011, Danel village has a total population of 1,794 people, consisting of 857 males and 937 females. The village has 325 households and a sex ratio of 1,093 females per 1,000 males. There are 393 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 409 literate and 1,385 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,790 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,794857937
Child Population (0–6 yrs)393183210
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,790855935
Literate Population409235174
Illiterate Population1,385622763

Nearby Villages of Danel

Danel 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)
MandawaEast3.15 km
BamaniSouth-West3.29 km
PalaskhobraNorth-East4.10 km
MukhadiNorth4.45 km
BhagdariSouth-East5.28 km
SambarEast6.01 km
SinduriWest6.11 km
ChimalkhediWest6.30 km
DebramalNorth-East6.46 km
BijaligavhanSouth-East6.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Danel

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Danel. The nearest railway station is Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Danel is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Danel is about 155 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Danel

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

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

Health Facilities in Danel

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Danel

Where is Danel located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Danel?

The Gram Panchayat of Danel is Denal.

What is the pincode of Danel?

The pincode of Danel is 425452.

What is the population of Danel?

Danel has a total population of 1,794, including 857 males and 937 females.

How many households are there in Danel?

There are 325 households in Danel.

What is the literacy rate in Danel?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Danel is 22.80%. Male literacy is 27.42% and female literacy is 18.57%.