Chulwad - Akrani, Nandurbar

Chulwad 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 110 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Chulvad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chulwad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chulwad is 525271. The village covers a total geographical area of 440.03 hectares and falls under the 425414 pincode. Talode is the nearest town, located about 72 km away.

Chulwad 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 Chulwad

According to the 2011 Census, Chulwad village had a total population of 1,688 people, including 861 males and 827 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.81%, with male literacy at 79.78% and female literacy at 61.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,630.

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

Nearby Villages of Chulwad

Chulwad 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 Chulwad

Chulwad 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 94.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talode to Chulwad is about 72 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Chulwad 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 Chulwad

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

Health Facilities in Chulwad

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

FAQs about Chulwad