Movan - Akkalkuwa, Nandurbar

Movan is a village situated in the Akkalkuwa tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 53 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkuwa and around 103 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Wadvfali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Movan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Movan is 525025. The village covers a total geographical area of 272.8 hectares and falls under the 425452 pincode. Talode is the nearest town, located about 78 km away.

Movan 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 Movan

According to the 2011 Census, Movan village had a total population of 792 people, including 404 males and 388 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.47%, with male literacy at 58.61% and female literacy at 41.85%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 777.

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

Nearby Villages of Movan

Movan 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 Movan

Movan 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 75.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talode to Movan is about 78 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Movan is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Movan

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

Health Facilities in Movan

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

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