Jalola - Akrani, Nandurbar

Jalola 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 66 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Khadkya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalola is 525203. The village covers a total geographical area of 118 hectares and falls under the 425414 pincode. Shahade is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

Jalola 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 Jalola

According to the 2011 Census, Jalola village had a total population of 239 people, including 118 males and 121 females, living in 39 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.25%, with male literacy at 58.02% and female literacy at 53.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 239.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalola

Jalola 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 Jalola

Public transport in the Jalola is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahade to Jalola is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Jalola is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jalola

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

Health Facilities in Jalola

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

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