Vanivali - Khalapur, Raigad

Vanivali is a village situated in the Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from Khalapur and around 53 km from Alibag. Isambe serves as the Village Panchayat for Vanivali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vanivali is 553724. The village covers a total geographical area of 86 hectares and falls under the 410220 pincode. Khopoli is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Vanivali

According to the 2011 Census, Vanivali village had a total population of 522 people, including 289 males and 233 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 806 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.05%, with male literacy at 90.42% and female literacy at 74.19%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Vanivali

Vanivali 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 Vanivali

Vanivali 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 34.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khopoli to Vanivali is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Vanivali 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 Vanivali

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

Health Facilities in Vanivali

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

FAQs about Vanivali