Kalvan - Mangaon, Raigad

Kalvan is a village situated in the Mangaon tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Mangaon and around 70 km from Alibag. Pansai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalvan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalvan is 554592. The village covers a total geographical area of 549 hectares and falls under the 402112 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Kalvan 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 Kalvan

According to the 2011 Census, Kalvan village had a total population of 751 people, including 373 males and 378 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.09%, with male literacy at 82.18% and female literacy at 58.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 139, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 97.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalvan

Kalvan 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 Kalvan

Kalvan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Indapur, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Kalvan is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kalvan is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalvan

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

Health Facilities in Kalvan

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

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