Khanavale - Panvel, Raigad

Khanavale is a village situated in the Panvel tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Panvel and around 64 km from Alibag. Khanavale village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanavale is 553469. The village covers a total geographical area of 196.53 hectares and falls under the 410221 pincode. Panvel is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Khanavale 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 Khanavale

According to the 2011 Census, Khanavale village had a total population of 912 people, including 478 males and 434 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.93%, with male literacy at 86.33% and female literacy at 68.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 316.

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

Nearby Villages of Khanavale

Khanavale 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 Khanavale

Khanavale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mhope, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panvel to Khanavale is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Khanavale is about 64 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 Khanavale

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

Health Facilities in Khanavale

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

FAQs about Khanavale