Kudhavad - Shahade, Nandurbar

Kudhavad is a village situated in the Shahade tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahade and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Kudhawad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kudhavad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kudhavad is 525475. The village covers a total geographical area of 1467.16 hectares and falls under the 425432 pincode. Shahade is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kudhavad 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 Kudhavad

As per Census 2011, Kudhavad village has a total population of 2,761 people, consisting of 1,381 males and 1,380 females. The village has 542 households and a sex ratio of 999 females per 1,000 males. There are 402 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,256 literate and 1,505 illiterate residents. Additionally, 72 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,876 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kudhavad are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kudhavad

Kudhavad 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 Kudhavad

Kudhavad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tisi, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahade to Kudhavad is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Kudhavad is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kudhavad

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

Health Facilities in Kudhavad

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

FAQs about Kudhavad