Balawali - Pen, Raigad

Balawali is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Pen and around 38 km from Alibag. Balawali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balawali is 553870. The village covers a total geographical area of 360.96 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Balawali

According to the 2011 Census, Balawali village had a total population of 1,507 people, including 773 males and 734 females, living in 346 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.16%, with male literacy at 76.81% and female literacy at 53.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 456.

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

Nearby Villages of Balawali

Balawali 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 Balawali

Balawali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hamarapur, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Balawali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Balawali is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balawali

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

Health Facilities in Balawali

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

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