Kukaval - Shahade, Nandurbar

Kukaval is a village situated in the Shahade tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahade and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Kukawal serves as the Village Panchayat for Kukaval village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kukaval is 525597. The village covers a total geographical area of 481 hectares and falls under the 425423 pincode. Shahade is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Kukaval 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 Kukaval

According to the 2011 Census, Kukaval village had a total population of 1,923 people, including 1,000 males and 923 females, living in 418 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.06%, with male literacy at 75.49% and female literacy at 51.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 915.

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

Nearby Villages of Kukaval

Kukaval 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 Kukaval

Kukaval 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 98.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahade to Kukaval is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Kukaval is about 53 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 Kukaval

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

Health Facilities in Kukaval

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

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