Bahiravali - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Bahiravali is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 69 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 211 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Bahirvali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bahiravali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahiravali is 564706. The village covers a total geographical area of 398.95 hectares and falls under the 415214 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Bahiravali 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 Bahiravali

According to the 2011 Census, Bahiravali village had a total population of 745 people, including 328 males and 417 females, living in 205 households. The sex ratio was 1,271 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.89%, with male literacy at 89.53% and female literacy at 64.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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 Population745328417
Child Population (0–6 yrs)845133
Scheduled Castes (SC)251213
Scheduled Tribes (ST)541
Literate Population495248247
Illiterate Population25080170

Nearby Villages of Bahiravali

Bahiravali 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)
PanderiNorth-East1.29 km
AsawaleSouth-West1.33 km
KondgaonNorth1.80 km
TakavaliEast1.88 km
DandnagariNorth2.92 km
PeweNorth-East2.98 km
GhosaleSouth3.10 km
Ambavane Bk.North-West3.33 km
AdkhalSouth-East3.40 km
AmbadaweSouth-West3.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bahiravali

Bahiravali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Veer, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Mahad to Bahiravali is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Bahiravali is about 211 km, with the usual travel time around ~6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bahiravali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Bahiravali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Bahiravali

Where is Bahiravali located?

Bahiravali village is located in Mandangad Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bahiravali?

The Gram Panchayat of Bahiravali is Bahirvali.

What is the pincode of Bahiravali?

The pincode of Bahiravali is 415214.

What is the population of Bahiravali?

Bahiravali had a total population of 745, including 328 males and 417 females.

How many households are there in Bahiravali?

Bahiravali had 205 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bahiravali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bahiravali was 74.89%. Male literacy was 89.53% and female literacy was 64.32%.