Kadhel - Talode, Nandurbar

Kadhel is a village situated in the Talode tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Talode and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Kadhel village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadhel is 525446. The village covers a total geographical area of 414.94 hectares and falls under the 425442 pincode. Talode is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Kadhel 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 Kadhel

As per Census 2011, Kadhel village has a total population of 832 people, consisting of 424 males and 408 females. The village has 175 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 100 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 460 literate and 372 illiterate residents. Additionally, 574 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population832424408
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1004753
Scheduled Tribes (ST)574291283
Literate Population460270190
Illiterate Population372154218

Nearby Villages of Kadhel

Kadhel 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GunjaliNorth-West1.15 km
ModEast1.46 km
DhanoreSouth-West2.04 km
UmriNorth-West2.49 km
Chaugaon BkNorth-West2.87 km
KhedaleSouth-East3.06 km
KharwadEast3.09 km
KalamsareNorth3.10 km
MorwadWest3.16 km
Ashte Tarfe BoradNorth3.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kadhel

Kadhel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Choupale, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talode to Kadhel is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Kadhel is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kadhel

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kadhel

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kadhel

Where is Kadhel located?

Kadhel village is located in Talode Tehsil, Nandurbar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kadhel?

Kadhel is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kadhel?

The pincode of Kadhel is 425442.

What is the population of Kadhel?

Kadhel has a total population of 832, including 424 males and 408 females.

How many households are there in Kadhel?

There are 175 households in Kadhel.

What is the literacy rate in Kadhel?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kadhel is 55.29%. Male literacy is 63.68% and female literacy is 46.57%.