Mokas - Akkalkuwa, Nandurbar

Mokas is a village situated in the Akkalkuwa tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 44 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkuwa and around 94 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Wadvfali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mokas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mokas is 525021. The village covers a total geographical area of 1051.85 hectares and falls under the 425452 pincode. Talode is the nearest town, located about 84 km away.

Mokas 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 Mokas

According to the 2011 Census, Mokas village had a total population of 2,326 people, including 1,189 males and 1,137 females, living in 409 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.89%, with male literacy at 58.08% and female literacy at 47.72%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,309.

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

Nearby Villages of Mokas

Mokas 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 Mokas

Mokas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bhadwad, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talode to Mokas is about 84 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Mokas is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mokas

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

Health Facilities in Mokas

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

FAQs about Mokas