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

As per Census 2011, Giravale village has a total population of 740 people, consisting of 381 males and 359 females. The village has 161 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 532 literate and 208 illiterate residents. Additionally, 62 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Giravale are given below:

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