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

As per Census 2011, Mokas village has a total population of 2,326 people, consisting of 1,189 males and 1,137 females. The village has 409 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 577 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 925 literate and 1,401 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,309 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3261,1891,137
Child Population (0–6 yrs)577316261
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2,3091,1791,130
Literate Population925507418
Illiterate Population1,401682719

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PandhramatiNorth-West2.51 km
BagdaSouth2.69 km
MovanSouth-West3.08 km
PimpalkhuntaNorth-East3.39 km
HunakhambSouth3.65 km
KewadiNorth3.85 km
Wadfali (na)West4.15 km
ChapadiWest5.06 km
BalaghatNorth-East6.13 km
KukadipadarNorth-West6.36 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mokas

Where is Mokas located?

Mokas village is located in Akkalkuwa Tehsil, Nandurbar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mokas?

The Gram Panchayat of Mokas is Wadvfali.

What is the pincode of Mokas?

The pincode of Mokas is 425452.

What is the population of Mokas?

Mokas has a total population of 2,326, including 1,189 males and 1,137 females.

How many households are there in Mokas?

There are 409 households in Mokas.

What is the literacy rate in Mokas?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mokas is 39.77%. Male literacy is 42.64% and female literacy is 36.76%.