Derawali - Panvel, Raigad

Derawali is a village situated in the Panvel tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from Panvel and around 57 km from Alibag. Usarli Kh. serves as the Gram Panchayat for Derawali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Derawali is 553465. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.57 hectares and falls under the 410221 pincode. Panvel is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Derawali 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 Derawali

According to the 2011 Census, Derawali village had a total population of 1,205 people, including 643 males and 562 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.40%, with male literacy at 87.09% and female literacy at 75.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Derawali

Derawali 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 Derawali

Derawali 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 25.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panvel to Derawali is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Derawali is about 57 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 Derawali

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

Health Facilities in Derawali

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

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