Thuwa - Nawapur, Nandurbar

Thuwa is a village situated in the Nawapur tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawapur and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Thuva serves as the Village Panchayat for Thuwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thuwa is 525796. The village covers a total geographical area of 1208.94 hectares and falls under the 425418 pincode. Nawapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Thuwa 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 Thuwa

According to the 2011 Census, Thuwa village had a total population of 1,292 people, including 626 males and 666 females, living in 307 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.87%, with male literacy at 49.45% and female literacy at 42.54%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,292.

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

Nearby Villages of Thuwa

Thuwa 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 Thuwa

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Thuwa. The nearest railway station is Bhadbhunja, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawapur to Thuwa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Thuwa is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thuwa

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

Health Facilities in Thuwa

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

FAQs about Thuwa