Korai - Akkalkuwa, Nandurbar
Korai is a village situated in the Akkalkuwa tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkuwa and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Korai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Korai is 525150. The village covers a total geographical area of 714 hectares and falls under the 425419 pincode. Talode is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.
Korai 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 Korai
As per Census 2011, Korai village has a total population of 2,941 people, consisting of 1,467 males and 1,474 females. The village has 603 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 496 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,680 literate and 1,261 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,666 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Korai are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,941 | 1,467 | 1,474 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 496 | 244 | 252 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 34 | 18 | 16 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,666 | 810 | 856 |
| Literate Population | 1,680 | 907 | 773 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,261 | 560 | 701 |
Nearby Villages of Korai
Korai is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Korai
Korai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talode to Korai is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Korai is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Korai
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Korai village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Korai
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Korai village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Korai
Where is Korai located?
Korai village is located in Akkalkuwa Tehsil, Nandurbar district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Korai?
Korai is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Korai?
The pincode of Korai is 425419.
What is the population of Korai?
Korai has a total population of 2,941, including 1,467 males and 1,474 females.
How many households are there in Korai?
There are 603 households in Korai.
What is the literacy rate in Korai?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Korai is 57.12%. Male literacy is 61.83% and female literacy is 52.44%.