Donavali

Donavali is a village located in Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 35km away from sub-district headquarter Chiplun (tehsildar office) and 89km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Donavali village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Donavali unique in its vibrant Chiplun-Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Donavali’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Donavali

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Donavali is 565190. The village spans a total geographical area of 637 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415628. Chiplun is nearest town to Donavali village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Donavali village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Guhagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigad Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Donavali

Population of Donavali

According to the 2011 Census, Donavali has a total population of about 1,231, with approximately 518 males and 713 females. The sex ratio is around 1376 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 93 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 9 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.42%, with male literacy at about 85.52% and female literacy near 71.53%. There are around 338 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Donavali's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Donavali

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Donavali. As per the 2011 stats, Donavali had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Donavali

Knowing the nearby villages of Donavali helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Donavali.

Frequently Asked Questions about Donavali