Pachamba - Nawapur, Nandurbar

Pachamba is a village situated in the Nawapur tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawapur and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Umaran serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pachamba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pachamba is 525842. The village covers a total geographical area of 572 hectares and falls under the 425418 pincode. Nawapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Pachamba village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nawapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nandurbar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pachamba

According to the 2011 Census, Pachamba village had a total population of 478 people, including 235 males and 243 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.44%, with male literacy at 65.71% and female literacy at 47.47%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 478.

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

Nearby Villages of Pachamba

Pachamba 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 Pachamba

Pachamba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kolda, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawapur to Pachamba is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Pachamba is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pachamba

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

Health Facilities in Pachamba

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

FAQs about Pachamba