Prakasha - Shahade, Nandurbar

Prakasha 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 40 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Prakasha village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Prakasha is 525579. The village covers a total geographical area of 3692.48 hectares and falls under the 425422 pincode. Shahade is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Prakasha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nandurbar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Prakasha

According to the 2011 Census, Prakasha village had a total population of 10,133 people, including 5,153 males and 4,980 females, living in 2,100 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.67%, with male literacy at 75.97% and female literacy at 59.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 981, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3,408.

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

Nearby Villages of Prakasha

Prakasha 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 Prakasha

Prakasha 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 Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahade to Prakasha is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Prakasha is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Prakasha

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

Health Facilities in Prakasha

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

FAQs about Prakasha