Donvat - Khalapur, Raigad

Donvat is a village situated in the Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Khalapur and around 53 km from Alibag. Tambati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Donvat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Donvat is 553792. The village covers a total geographical area of 167 hectares and falls under the 410203 pincode. Khopoli is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Donvat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karjat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maval Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Donvat

According to the 2011 Census, Donvat village had a total population of 1,126 people, including 669 males and 457 females, living in 268 households. The sex ratio was 683 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.16%, with male literacy at 89.33% and female literacy at 73.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 352.

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

Nearby Villages of Donvat

Donvat 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 Donvat

Donvat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Monkey Hill, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khopoli to Donvat is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Donvat is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Donvat

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

Health Facilities in Donvat

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

FAQs about Donvat