Sambar - Akkalkuwa, Nandurbar

Sambar is a village situated in the Akkalkuwa tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 65 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkuwa and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Debramal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sambar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sambar is 525030. The village covers a total geographical area of 300.52 hectares and falls under the 425452 pincode. Talode is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Sambar 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 Sambar

As per Census 2011, Sambar village has a total population of 255 people, consisting of 126 males and 129 females. The village has 52 households and a sex ratio of 1,023 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 124 literate and 131 illiterate residents. Additionally, 254 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sambar

Sambar 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 Sambar

Sambar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talode to Sambar is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Sambar is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sambar

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

Health Facilities in Sambar

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

FAQs about Sambar