Bambavi - Panvel, Raigad

Bambavi is a village situated in the Panvel tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from Panvel and around 62 km from Alibag. Kundevahal serves as the Village Panchayat for Bambavi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bambavi is 553451. The village covers a total geographical area of 209.16 hectares and falls under the 410206 pincode. Panvel is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Bambavi 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 Bambavi

According to the 2011 Census, Bambavi village had a total population of 697 people, including 366 males and 331 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.54%, with male literacy at 69.48% and female literacy at 50.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 89.

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

Nearby Villages of Bambavi

Bambavi 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 Bambavi

Bambavi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panvel, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panvel to Bambavi is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Bambavi is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bambavi

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

Health Facilities in Bambavi

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

FAQs about Bambavi