Kuktar - Akrani, Nandurbar

Kuktar 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 70 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Kuktar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuktar is 525298. The village covers a total geographical area of 126 hectares and falls under the 425414 pincode. Shahade is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

Kuktar 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 Kuktar

According to the 2011 Census, Kuktar village had a total population of 671 people, including 348 males and 323 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.97%, with male literacy at 55.21% and female literacy at 40.70%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 669.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuktar

Kuktar 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 Kuktar

Public transport in the Kuktar is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahade to Kuktar is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Kuktar is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuktar

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

Health Facilities in Kuktar

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

FAQs about Kuktar