Velkhedi - Akrani, Nandurbar

Velkhedi 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 123 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Velkhedi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Velkhedi is 525245. The village covers a total geographical area of 30.4 hectares and falls under the 425414 pincode. Shahade is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

Velkhedi 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 Velkhedi

As per Census 2011, Velkhedi village has a total population of 2,488 people, consisting of 1,242 males and 1,246 females. The village has 428 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 635 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 543 literate and 1,945 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,487 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Velkhedi

Velkhedi 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 Velkhedi

Velkhedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tisi, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahade to Velkhedi is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Velkhedi is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Velkhedi

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

Health Facilities in Velkhedi

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

FAQs about Velkhedi