Donvat Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Donvat village has a total population of 1,126 people, consisting of 669 males and 457 females. The village has 268 households and a sex ratio of 683 females per 1,000 males. There are 140 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 820 literate and 306 illiterate residents. Additionally, 134 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 352 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,126 669 457
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 140 69 71
Scheduled Castes (SC) 134 77 57
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 352 159 193
Literate Population 820 536 284
Illiterate Population 306 133 173

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
ApatiNorth-West1.17 km
Gorthan Kh.South-West1.28 km
NarangiSouth1.53 km
TambatiNorth1.70 km
VadvalEast1.92 km
HoraleNorth-West2.21 km
SwaliSouth-West2.27 km
TondaliSouth2.47 km
DevnhaveEast3.23 km
Gorthan Bk.West3.32 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Donvat

Where is Donvat located?

Donvat village is located in Khalapur Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Donvat?

The Gram Panchayat of Donvat is Tambati.

What is the pincode of Donvat?

The pincode of Donvat is 410203.

What is the population of Donvat?

Donvat has a total population of 1,126, including 669 males and 457 females.

How many households are there in Donvat?

There are 268 households in Donvat.

What is the literacy rate in Donvat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Donvat is 72.82%. Male literacy is 80.12% and female literacy is 62.14%.