Kundya - Akrani, Nandurbar

Kundya 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. Kundya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kundya is 525244. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.01 hectares and falls under the 425414 pincode. Shahade is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Kundya 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 Kundya

As per Census 2011, Kundya village has a total population of 1,677 people, consisting of 820 males and 857 females. The village has 276 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 461 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 604 literate and 1,073 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,675 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kundya are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,677820857
Child Population (0–6 yrs)461239222
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,675819856
Literate Population604309295
Illiterate Population1,073511562

Nearby Villages of Kundya

Kundya 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
UdadyaNorth-West5.24 km
ZhapiSouth-West5.24 km
JhandanaNorth8.23 km
SugatNorth-West8.42 km
ChameliNorth-West9.70 km
Sirkhadi ChhotiWest10.08 km
Toranmal (june)South-East10.48 km
BhitadaNorth-West10.66 km
VelkhediSouth-West10.80 km
KakranaNorth10.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kundya

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kundya. The nearest railway station is Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahade to Kundya is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Kundya 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 Kundya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kundya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kundya

Where is Kundya located?

Kundya village is located in Akrani Tehsil, Nandurbar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kundya?

Kundya is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kundya?

The pincode of Kundya is 425414.

What is the population of Kundya?

Kundya has a total population of 1,677, including 820 males and 857 females.

How many households are there in Kundya?

There are 276 households in Kundya.

What is the literacy rate in Kundya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kundya is 36.02%. Male literacy is 37.68% and female literacy is 34.42%.