Paula - Akrani, Nandurbar

Paula 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 145 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Katri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paula is 525284. The village covers a total geographical area of 26.21 hectares and falls under the 425414 pincode. Shahade is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.

Paula 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 Paula

According to the 2011 Census, Paula village had a total population of 959 people, including 471 males and 488 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 24.97%, with male literacy at 27.52% and female literacy at 22.59%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 958.

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

Nearby Villages of Paula

Paula 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 Paula

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Paula. The nearest railway station is Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahade to Paula is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Paula is about 145 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paula

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

Health Facilities in Paula

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

FAQs about Paula