Kakalpur - Talode, Nandurbar

Kakalpur is a village situated in the Talode tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Talode and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Ranapur serves as the Village Panchayat for Kakalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakalpur is 525387. The village covers a total geographical area of 188.94 hectares and falls under the 425413 pincode. Talode is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kakalpur 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 Kakalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kakalpur village had a total population of 671 people, including 340 males and 331 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.38%, with male literacy at 79.52% and female literacy at 57.19%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 670.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population671340331
Child Population (0–6 yrs)864739
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)670340330
Literate Population400233167
Illiterate Population271107164

Nearby Villages of Kakalpur

Kakalpur 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)
RanapurNorth1.55 km
ShelwaiSouth-West1.65 km
ModalpadaSouth-East1.75 km
PadhadiEast1.82 km
ZiriEast1.89 km
ShirveNorth-East2.12 km
UmarkuwaNorth-West2.25 km
SatoneSouth-West2.36 km
AmalpadaNorth-East2.70 km
MendhwadEast3.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kakalpur

Kakalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhekvad, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talode to Kakalpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Kakalpur is about 44 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 Kakalpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kakalpur

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

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

FAQs about Kakalpur

Where is Kakalpur located?

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

What is the Village Panchayat of Kakalpur?

The Village Panchayat of Kakalpur is Ranapur.

What is the pincode of Kakalpur?

The pincode of Kakalpur is 425413.

What is the population of Kakalpur?

Kakalpur had a total population of 671, including 340 males and 331 females.

How many households are there in Kakalpur?

Kakalpur had 150 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kakalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kakalpur was 68.38%. Male literacy was 79.52% and female literacy was 57.19%.