Anakwade - Shahade, Nandurbar

Anakwade is a village situated in the Shahade tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahade and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Masawad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Anakwade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anakwade is 525479. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.75 hectares and falls under the 425432 pincode. Shahade is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Anakwade 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 Anakwade

According to the 2011 Census, Anakwade village had a total population of 845 people, including 410 males and 435 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.10%, with male literacy at 54.84% and female literacy at 41.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 653.

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

Nearby Villages of Anakwade

Anakwade 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 Anakwade

Anakwade is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ranala, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahade to Anakwade is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Anakwade is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Anakwade

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

Health Facilities in Anakwade

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

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