Gothvali - Mahad, Raigad

Gothvali is a village situated in the Mahad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 33 km from Mahad and around 173 km from Alibag. Kiye serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gothvali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gothvali is 555035. The village covers a total geographical area of 449.36 hectares and falls under the 402302 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Gothvali 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 Gothvali

As per Census 2011, Gothvali village has a total population of 145 people, consisting of 75 males and 70 females. The village has 43 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 18 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 81 literate and 64 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1457570
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18144
Literate Population814437
Illiterate Population643133

Nearby Villages of Gothvali

Gothvali 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)
PimpalwadiWest2.40 km
DurgadiEast3.07 km
KiyeNorth-West3.11 km
Wadghar Bk.South-West3.21 km
ShirgaonNorth-East3.80 km
Kudali Bk.East4.21 km
SadeSouth-West4.70 km
TaliyeNorth-West4.86 km
ChandaleSouth4.87 km
BorgharSouth-West5.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gothvali

Gothvali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Karanjadi, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Gothvali is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Gothvali is about 173 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gothvali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Gothvali

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

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

FAQs about Gothvali

Where is Gothvali located?

Gothvali village is located in Mahad Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gothvali?

The Gram Panchayat of Gothvali is Kiye.

What is the pincode of Gothvali?

The pincode of Gothvali is 402302.

What is the population of Gothvali?

Gothvali has a total population of 145, including 75 males and 70 females.

How many households are there in Gothvali?

There are 43 households in Gothvali.

What is the literacy rate in Gothvali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gothvali is 55.86%. Male literacy is 58.67% and female literacy is 52.86%.