Dhawale - Poladpur, Raigad

Dhawale is a village situated in the Poladpur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from Poladpur and around 153 km from Alibag. Govele serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhawale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhawale is 555178. The village covers a total geographical area of 2037.49 hectares and falls under the 402303 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Dhawale

According to the 2011 Census, Dhawale village had a total population of 262 people, including 122 males and 140 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 1,148 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.38%, with male literacy at 71.00% and female literacy at 58.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhawale

Dhawale 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 Dhawale

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dhawale. The nearest railway station is Karanjadi, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Dhawale is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Dhawale is about 153 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhawale

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

Health Facilities in Dhawale

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

FAQs about Dhawale