Bhujgaon - Akrani, Nandurbar

Bhujgaon is a village situated in the Akrani tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 104 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhadgaon and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Bujgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhujgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhujgaon is 525228. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 425414 pincode. Shahade is the nearest town, located about 68 km away.

Bhujgaon 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 Bhujgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Bhujgaon village had a total population of 777 people, including 403 males and 374 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.40%, with male literacy at 79.59% and female literacy at 60.51%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 770.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhujgaon

Bhujgaon 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 Bhujgaon

Bhujgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nandurbar, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahade to Bhujgaon is about 68 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Bhujgaon is about 100 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 Bhujgaon

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

Health Facilities in Bhujgaon

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

FAQs about Bhujgaon