Amala - Akrani, Nandurbar

Amala is a village situated in the Akrani tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 105 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhadgaon and around 114 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Achpa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amala is 525208. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.97 hectares and falls under the 425414 pincode. Shahade is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

Amala 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 Amala

According to the 2011 Census, Amala village had a total population of 700 people, including 336 males and 364 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 1,083 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.40%, with male literacy at 65.91% and female literacy at 49.66%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 694.

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

Nearby Villages of Amala

Amala 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 Amala

Public transport in the Amala is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nandurbar, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahade to Amala is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Amala is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amala

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

Health Facilities in Amala

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

FAQs about Amala