Talai - Akrani, Nandurbar

Talai 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 131 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Talai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talai is 525267. The village covers a total geographical area of 341.1 hectares and falls under the 425414 pincode. Talode is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Talai 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 Talai

As per Census 2011, Talai village has a total population of 1,639 people, consisting of 825 males and 814 females. The village has 225 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 297 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 864 literate and 775 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,638 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,639825814
Child Population (0–6 yrs)297166131
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,638824814
Literate Population864466398
Illiterate Population775359416

Nearby Villages of Talai

Talai 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)
PadamundEast1.21 km
PanbariSouth-West1.74 km
Kela KhNorth-East1.75 km
KalibelEast2.41 km
Kela BkNorth-East3.24 km
Mokh BkNorth-West3.26 km
KhushgavhanNorth3.60 km
Manwani BkNorth-East3.71 km
VeliWest3.92 km
AsaliSouth3.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Talai

Talai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nandurbar, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talode to Talai is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Talai is about 131 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Talai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Talai

Where is Talai located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Talai?

Talai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Talai?

The pincode of Talai is 425414.

What is the population of Talai?

Talai has a total population of 1,639, including 825 males and 814 females.

How many households are there in Talai?

There are 225 households in Talai.

What is the literacy rate in Talai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Talai is 52.72%. Male literacy is 56.48% and female literacy is 48.89%.