Giravale - Panvel, Raigad

Giravale is a village situated in the Panvel tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from Panvel and around 59 km from Alibag. Giravale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Giravale is 553477. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.15 hectares and falls under the 410206 pincode. Panvel is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Giravale 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 Giravale

According to the 2011 Census, Giravale village had a total population of 740 people, including 381 males and 359 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.61%, with male literacy at 90.69% and female literacy at 73.95%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Giravale

Giravale 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 Giravale

Giravale 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 25.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panvel to Giravale is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Giravale is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Giravale

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

Health Facilities in Giravale

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

FAQs about Giravale