Ariwali - Panvel, Raigad

Ariwali is a village situated in the Panvel tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from Panvel and around 56 km from Alibag. Kasal Khand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ariwali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ariwali is 553466. The village covers a total geographical area of 116 hectares and falls under the 410221 pincode. Panvel is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Ariwali 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 Ariwali

According to the 2011 Census, Ariwali village had a total population of 767 people, including 426 males and 341 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 800 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 98.07%, with male literacy at 98.14% and female literacy at 97.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Ariwali

Ariwali 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 Ariwali

Ariwali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Somtane, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panvel to Ariwali is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Ariwali is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ariwali

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

Health Facilities in Ariwali

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

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