Kharavali - Mangaon, Raigad

Kharavali is a village situated in the Mangaon tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from Mangaon and around 92 km from Alibag. Kharavali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharavali is 554631. The village covers a total geographical area of 469 hectares and falls under the 402104 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Kharavali

As per Census 2011, Kharavali village has a total population of 1,107 people, consisting of 541 males and 566 females. The village has 266 households and a sex ratio of 1,046 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 851 literate and 256 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 100 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,107541566
Child Population (0–6 yrs)965343
Scheduled Castes (SC)311219
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1005149
Literate Population851437414
Illiterate Population256104152

Nearby Villages of Kharavali

Kharavali 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)
Pen Tarf TaleWest2.11 km
WarakNorth2.45 km
NaitaneSouth2.62 km
Surav Tarf TalaSouth-East2.70 km
SaleEast2.90 km
MangawaliSouth-East3.09 km
AmdoshiSouth-West3.23 km
KalsambadeNorth-West3.34 km
BorleSouth3.44 km
Borghar Tarf KharavaliWest3.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kharavali

Kharavali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Indapur, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Kharavali is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kharavali is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharavali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kharavali

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

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

FAQs about Kharavali

Where is Kharavali located?

Kharavali village is located in Mangaon Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kharavali?

Kharavali is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kharavali?

The pincode of Kharavali is 402104.

What is the population of Kharavali?

Kharavali has a total population of 1,107, including 541 males and 566 females.

How many households are there in Kharavali?

There are 266 households in Kharavali.

What is the literacy rate in Kharavali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kharavali is 76.87%. Male literacy is 80.78% and female literacy is 73.14%.