Lodhivali - Khalapur, Raigad

Lodhivali is a village situated in the Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Khalapur and around 4 km from Alibag. Lodhivali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lodhivali is 553698. The village covers a total geographical area of 384 hectares and falls under the 410206 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Lodhivali 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 Lodhivali

As per Census 2011, Lodhivali village has a total population of 2,005 people, consisting of 1,040 males and 965 females. The village has 514 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,606 literate and 399 illiterate residents. Additionally, 41 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 262 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0051,040965
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18810880
Scheduled Castes (SC)412120
Scheduled Tribes (ST)262137125
Literate Population1,606853753
Illiterate Population399187212

Nearby Villages of Lodhivali

Lodhivali 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ReesWest1.56 km
BhokarpadaNorth-West1.63 km
NadhalNorth-East1.76 km
SarangSouth-East2.14 km
Pali Kh.South-East2.28 km
Chowk ManivaliEast2.70 km
TupgaonSouth-East2.91 km
KambeSouth-West2.91 km
TembhariSouth2.96 km
BarwaiNorth-West3.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lodhivali

Lodhivali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chowk, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Lodhivali is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Lodhivali is about 4 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lodhivali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Lodhivali

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

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

FAQs about Lodhivali

Where is Lodhivali located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Lodhivali?

Lodhivali is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Lodhivali?

The pincode of Lodhivali is 410206.

What is the population of Lodhivali?

Lodhivali has a total population of 2,005, including 1,040 males and 965 females.

How many households are there in Lodhivali?

There are 514 households in Lodhivali.

What is the literacy rate in Lodhivali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lodhivali is 80.10%. Male literacy is 82.02% and female literacy is 78.03%.