Kumbhavali - Khed, Ratnagiri

Kumbhavali is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 77 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khed and around 122 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kadavali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumbhavali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumbhavali is 565176. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.44 hectares and falls under the 415605 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kumbhavali

As per Census 2011, Kumbhavali village has a total population of 131 people, consisting of 60 males and 71 females. The village has 37 households and a sex ratio of 1,183 females per 1,000 males. There are 13 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 86 literate and 45 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kumbhavali are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1316071
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1376
Literate Population865135
Illiterate Population45936

Nearby Villages of Kumbhavali

Kumbhavali 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)
ZagdewadiNorth-West1.55 km
KadavaliWest1.70 km
DhamanandNorth1.71 km
ChandewadiSouth1.74 km
Kuraval KhedEast2.99 km
NirbadeSouth-West3.06 km
MusadEast3.09 km
KelaneWest3.37 km
KajvewadiWest3.66 km
Moravane Bk.South4.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kumbhavali

Kumbhavali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chiplun, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.5 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 Chiplun to Kumbhavali is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kumbhavali is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumbhavali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kumbhavali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kumbhavali

Where is Kumbhavali located?

Kumbhavali village is located in Khed Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kumbhavali?

The Gram Panchayat of Kumbhavali is Kadavali.

What is the pincode of Kumbhavali?

The pincode of Kumbhavali is 415605.

What is the population of Kumbhavali?

Kumbhavali has a total population of 131, including 60 males and 71 females.

How many households are there in Kumbhavali?

There are 37 households in Kumbhavali.

What is the literacy rate in Kumbhavali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kumbhavali is 65.65%. Male literacy is 85.00% and female literacy is 49.30%.