Belavali - Panvel, Raigad

Belavali is a village situated in the Panvel tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from Panvel and around 67 km from Alibag. Wardoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belavali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belavali is 553429. The village covers a total geographical area of 161.31 hectares and falls under the 410221 pincode. Panvel is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Belavali

According to the 2011 Census, Belavali village had a total population of 1,660 people, including 816 males and 844 females, living in 367 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.60%, with male literacy at 87.36% and female literacy at 77.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,660816844
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1838895
Scheduled Castes (SC)321
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19811
Literate Population1,220636584
Illiterate Population440180260

Nearby Villages of Belavali

Belavali 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)
SangadeSouth-West0.80 km
BhingarSouth1.48 km
BherleWest1.76 km
AjivaliSouth-West1.88 km
ChikhaleWest1.90 km
BhingarwadiSouth-East2.26 km
ShedungSouth2.33 km
MohoNorth-West2.47 km
WardoliEast2.67 km
AriwaliSouth-West2.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Belavali

Belavali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chikhale, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.4 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 Panvel to Belavali is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Belavali is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belavali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Belavali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Belavali

Where is Belavali located?

Belavali village is located in Panvel Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Belavali?

The Gram Panchayat of Belavali is Wardoli.

What is the pincode of Belavali?

The pincode of Belavali is 410221.

What is the population of Belavali?

Belavali had a total population of 1,660, including 816 males and 844 females.

How many households are there in Belavali?

Belavali had 367 households.

What is the literacy rate in Belavali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Belavali was 82.60%. Male literacy was 87.36% and female literacy was 77.97%.