Bivali - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Bivali is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 116 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Bivali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bivali is 565212. The village covers a total geographical area of 323 hectares and falls under the 415628 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Bivali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bivali

According to the 2011 Census, Bivali village had a total population of 499 people, including 211 males and 288 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 1,365 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.68%, with male literacy at 90.26% and female literacy at 77.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Bivali

Bivali 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 Bivali

Public transport in the Bivali is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anjani, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Bivali is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Bivali is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bivali

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

Health Facilities in Bivali

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

FAQs about Bivali