Kewadi - Akkalkuwa, Nandurbar

Kewadi is a village situated in the Akkalkuwa tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 62 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkuwa and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Kukadipadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kewadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kewadi is 525013. The village covers a total geographical area of 1250.16 hectares and falls under the 425452 pincode. Rajpipala (guj) is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Kewadi 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 Kewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Kewadi village had a total population of 1,124 people, including 577 males and 547 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.49%, with male literacy at 56.26% and female literacy at 50.49%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,121.

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

Nearby Villages of Kewadi

Kewadi 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 Kewadi

Public transport in the Kewadi 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 73.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajpipala (guj) to Kewadi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Kewadi is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kewadi

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

Health Facilities in Kewadi

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

FAQs about Kewadi