Akaspur - Shahade, Nandurbar

Akaspur is a village situated in the Shahade tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahade and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Akaspur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akaspur is 525460. The village covers a total geographical area of 1040 hectares and falls under the 425432 pincode. Shahade is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Akaspur

According to the 2011 Census, Akaspur village had a total population of 893 people, including 456 males and 437 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.32%, with male literacy at 50.79% and female literacy at 37.39%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 889.

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

Nearby Villages of Akaspur

Akaspur 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 Akaspur

Akaspur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tisi, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahade to Akaspur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Akaspur is about 65 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 Akaspur

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

Health Facilities in Akaspur

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

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