Dolvi - Pen, Raigad

Dolvi is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from Pen and around 25 km from Alibag. Dolawi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dolvi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dolvi is 553852. The village covers a total geographical area of 449.86 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Dolvi 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 Dolvi

According to the 2011 Census, Dolvi village had a total population of 2,553 people, including 1,321 males and 1,232 females, living in 602 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.66%, with male literacy at 89.13% and female literacy at 75.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 167.

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

Nearby Villages of Dolvi

Dolvi 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 Dolvi

Dolvi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pen, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Dolvi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Dolvi is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dolvi

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

Health Facilities in Dolvi

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

FAQs about Dolvi