Malvi - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Malvi is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 160 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Ilane serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malvi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malvi is 564806. The village covers a total geographical area of 416.64 hectares and falls under the 415714 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Malvi

According to the 2011 Census, Malvi village had a total population of 226 people, including 73 males and 153 females, living in 81 households. The sex ratio was 2,096 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.08%, with male literacy at 72.58% and female literacy at 58.65%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population22673153
Child Population (0–6 yrs)311120
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1234578
Illiterate Population1032875

Nearby Villages of Malvi

Malvi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Ambavali Bk.North-West1.34 km
IlaneSouth-East1.37 km
RowaleNorth1.75 km
LonvadiSouth2.26 km
WaghivaneSouth-East2.27 km
BorthalSouth2.75 km
PadaleSouth-West2.78 km
RawtoliNorth3.10 km
AtgaonNorth-West3.23 km
UtambarWest3.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Malvi

Public transport in the Malvi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vinhere, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Malvi is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Malvi is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malvi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Malvi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Malvi

Where is Malvi located?

Malvi village is located in Dapoli Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Malvi?

The Gram Panchayat of Malvi is Ilane.

What is the pincode of Malvi?

The pincode of Malvi is 415714.

What is the population of Malvi?

Malvi had a total population of 226, including 73 males and 153 females.

How many households are there in Malvi?

Malvi had 81 households.

What is the literacy rate in Malvi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malvi was 63.08%. Male literacy was 72.58% and female literacy was 58.65%.