Valiamba - Akrani, Nandurbar

Valiamba 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 45 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Chinchkati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Valiamba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Valiamba is 525281. The village covers a total geographical area of 11 hectares and falls under the 425416 pincode. Shahade is the nearest town, located about 83 km away.

Valiamba 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 Valiamba

According to the 2011 Census, Valiamba village had a total population of 120 people, including 62 males and 58 females, living in 18 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.94%, with male literacy at 55.56% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 120.

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

Nearby Villages of Valiamba

Valiamba 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 Valiamba

Public transport in the Valiamba is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nandurbar, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahade to Valiamba is about 83 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Valiamba is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Valiamba

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

Health Facilities in Valiamba

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

FAQs about Valiamba