Zhapi - Akrani, Nandurbar

Zhapi is a village situated in the Akrani tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhadgaon and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Zapi serves as the Village Panchayat for Zhapi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Zhapi is 525335. The village covers a total geographical area of 72.5 hectares and falls under the 425414 pincode. Shahade is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Zhapi 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 Zhapi

According to the 2011 Census, Zhapi village had a total population of 2,768 people, including 1,368 males and 1,400 females, living in 425 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.05%, with male literacy at 41.77% and female literacy at 34.40%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,755.

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

Nearby Villages of Zhapi

Zhapi 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 Zhapi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Zhapi. The nearest railway station is Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahade to Zhapi is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Zhapi is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Zhapi

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

Health Facilities in Zhapi

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

FAQs about Zhapi