Kavalith - Shahade, Nandurbar

Kavalith is a village situated in the Shahade tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 52 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahade and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Kawalith serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kavalith village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kavalith is 525510. The village covers a total geographical area of 295.85 hectares and falls under the 425424 pincode. Shahade is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Kavalith 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 Kavalith

As per Census 2011, Kavalith village has a total population of 1,445 people, consisting of 719 males and 726 females. The village has 298 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 181 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,000 literate and 445 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 533 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,445719726
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1818794
Scheduled Castes (SC)251213
Scheduled Tribes (ST)533260273
Literate Population1,000555445
Illiterate Population445164281

Nearby Villages of Kavalith

Kavalith 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)
TukiNorth-East1.35 km
Sonval.ta.haWest1.59 km
SawakhedaSouth-West2.19 km
KamaravadSouth-East2.35 km
BhagapurNorth2.80 km
LohareEast2.91 km
KarjotSouth-East3.35 km
HolgujariWest3.43 km
GogapurNorth-East3.44 km
BramhanpuriNorth-West3.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kavalith

Kavalith 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 104.9 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 Shahade to Kavalith is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Kavalith is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kavalith

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kavalith

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

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

FAQs about Kavalith

Where is Kavalith located?

Kavalith village is located in Shahade Tehsil, Nandurbar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kavalith?

The Gram Panchayat of Kavalith is Kawalith.

What is the pincode of Kavalith?

The pincode of Kavalith is 425424.

What is the population of Kavalith?

Kavalith has a total population of 1,445, including 719 males and 726 females.

How many households are there in Kavalith?

There are 298 households in Kavalith.

What is the literacy rate in Kavalith?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kavalith is 69.20%. Male literacy is 77.19% and female literacy is 61.29%.