Gavadi - Mahad, Raigad

Gavadi is a village situated in the Mahad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from Mahad and around 140 km from Alibag. Kumbharde serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gavadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gavadi is 555025. The village covers a total geographical area of 154.14 hectares and falls under the 402301 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Gavadi

As per Census 2011, Gavadi village has a total population of 182 people, consisting of 88 males and 94 females. The village has 44 households and a sex ratio of 1,068 females per 1,000 males. There are 13 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 139 literate and 43 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Gavadi

Gavadi 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 Gavadi

Gavadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sape Wamne, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Gavadi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Gavadi is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gavadi

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

Health Facilities in Gavadi

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

FAQs about Gavadi