Durves - Palghar
Durves is a village situated in the Palghar tehsil of Palghar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from Palghar and around 65 km from Thane. Durves village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Durves is 552355. The village covers a total geographical area of 933 hectares and falls under the 401403 pincode. Palghar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Durves village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Boisar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Palghar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Durves
As per Census 2011, Durves village has a total population of 2,766 people, consisting of 1,390 males and 1,376 females. The village has 568 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 464 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,456 literate and 1,310 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,320 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Durves are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,766 | 1,390 | 1,376 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 464 | 223 | 241 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2,320 | 1,143 | 1,177 |
| Literate Population | 1,456 | 858 | 598 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,310 | 532 | 778 |
Nearby Villages of Durves
Durves is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Durves
Public transport in the Durves is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palghar to Durves is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Durves is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Durves
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Durves village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Durves
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Durves village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
FAQs about Durves
Where is Durves located?
Durves village is located in Palghar Tehsil, Palghar district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Durves?
Durves is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Durves?
The pincode of Durves is 401403.
What is the population of Durves?
Durves has a total population of 2,766, including 1,390 males and 1,376 females.
How many households are there in Durves?
There are 568 households in Durves.
What is the literacy rate in Durves?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Durves is 52.64%. Male literacy is 61.73% and female literacy is 43.46%.