Kansai - Shahade, Nandurbar

Kansai 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. Kansai village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kansai is 525469. The village covers a total geographical area of 612.9 hectares and falls under the 425432 pincode. Shahade is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kansai 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 Kansai

According to the 2011 Census, Kansai village had a total population of 4,182 people, including 2,094 males and 2,088 females, living in 792 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.60%, with male literacy at 59.63% and female literacy at 41.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3,882.

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

Nearby Villages of Kansai

Kansai 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 Kansai

Kansai 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 113.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahade to Kansai is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Kansai 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 Kansai

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

Health Facilities in Kansai

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

FAQs about Kansai