Kharwad - Akrani, Nandurbar

Kharwad 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 106 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Kharwad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharwad is 525243. The village covers a total geographical area of 630 hectares and falls under the 425416 pincode. Shahade is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Kharwad 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 Kharwad

According to the 2011 Census, Kharwad village had a total population of 949 people, including 466 males and 483 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.30%, with male literacy at 38.94% and female literacy at 26.22%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 947.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharwad

Kharwad 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 Kharwad

Kharwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Nandurbar, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahade to Kharwad is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Kharwad is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharwad

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

Health Facilities in Kharwad

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

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