Kanjani - Akkalkuwa, Nandurbar

Kanjani is a village situated in the Akkalkuwa tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkuwa and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Bhijarigavan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanjani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanjani is 525041. The village covers a total geographical area of 215.02 hectares and falls under the 425452 pincode. Talode is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Kanjani 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 Kanjani

As per Census 2011, Kanjani village has a total population of 748 people, consisting of 375 males and 373 females. The village has 121 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 123 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 373 literate and 375 illiterate residents. Additionally, 746 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanjani

Kanjani 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 Kanjani

Kanjani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhekvad, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talode to Kanjani is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Kanjani is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanjani

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

Health Facilities in Kanjani

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

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