Velhavali - Mawal, Pune

Velhavali is a village situated in the Mawal tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vadgaon and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Sangise serves as the Village Panchayat for Velhavali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Velhavali is 555953. The village covers a total geographical area of 186.8 hectares and falls under the 410405 pincode. Lonavala is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Velhavali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Maval Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Velhavali

According to the 2011 Census, Velhavali village had a total population of 148 people, including 81 males and 67 females, living in 30 households. The sex ratio was 827 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.58%, with male literacy at 87.67% and female literacy at 76.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103.

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

Nearby Villages of Velhavali

Velhavali 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 Velhavali

Velhavali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kamshet, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lonavala to Velhavali is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Velhavali is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Velhavali

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

Health Facilities in Velhavali

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

FAQs about Velhavali