Daswad - Talode, Nandurbar

Daswad is a village situated in the Talode tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Talode and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Daswad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Daswad is 525447. The village covers a total geographical area of 273.24 hectares and falls under the 425413 pincode. Talode is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Daswad 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 Daswad

According to the 2011 Census, Daswad village had a total population of 880 people, including 437 males and 443 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.21%, with male literacy at 70.74% and female literacy at 49.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 729.

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

Nearby Villages of Daswad

Daswad 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 Daswad

Daswad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nandurbar, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talode to Daswad is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Daswad is about 32 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 Daswad

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

Health Facilities in Daswad

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

FAQs about Daswad