Khurchimal - Akkalkuwa, Nandurbar

Khurchimal is a village situated in the Akkalkuwa tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkuwa and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Mal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khurchimal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khurchimal is 525068. The village covers a total geographical area of 242.84 hectares and falls under the 425415 pincode. Talode is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Khurchimal 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 Khurchimal

According to the 2011 Census, Khurchimal village had a total population of 305 people, including 149 males and 156 females, living in 54 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.26%, with male literacy at 44.95% and female literacy at 49.22%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 305.

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

Nearby Villages of Khurchimal

Khurchimal 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 Khurchimal

Khurchimal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nandurbar, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talode to Khurchimal is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Khurchimal is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khurchimal

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

Health Facilities in Khurchimal

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

FAQs about Khurchimal