Ghodivali - Khalapur, Raigad

Ghodivali is a village situated in the Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from Khalapur and around 55 km from Alibag. Khariwali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghodivali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghodivali is 553749. The village covers a total geographical area of 539.28 hectares and falls under the 410202 pincode. Khopoli is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Ghodivali 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 Ghodivali

According to the 2011 Census, Ghodivali village had a total population of 620 people, including 320 males and 300 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.55%, with male literacy at 83.76% and female literacy at 69.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 178.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghodivali

Ghodivali 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 Ghodivali

Ghodivali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palasdari, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khopoli to Ghodivali is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Ghodivali 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 Ghodivali

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

Health Facilities in Ghodivali

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

FAQs about Ghodivali