Makadkund - Akrani, Nandurbar

Makadkund 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 140 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Katri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Makadkund village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makadkund is 525294. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.12 hectares and falls under the 425414 pincode. Shahade is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

Makadkund 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 Makadkund

As per Census 2011, Makadkund village has a total population of 1,333 people, consisting of 655 males and 678 females. The village has 174 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 220 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 489 literate and 844 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,207 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Makadkund

Makadkund 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 Makadkund

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Makadkund. The nearest railway station is Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahade to Makadkund is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Makadkund is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makadkund

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

Health Facilities in Makadkund

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

FAQs about Makadkund