Bholavali Village Overview
Bholavali is a village in Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It lies about 20 km from Mandangad tehsil headquarters and around 180 km from Ratnagiri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Bholavali village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Bholavali village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bholavali is 564794. The village covers a geographical area of 623.52 hectares. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Bholavali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Dapoli Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Bholavali
Population & Demographics of Bholavali
This section provides population and demographic details of Bholavali village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 823 | 378 | 445 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 72 | 31 | 41 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| Literate Population | 571 | 300 | 271 |
| Illiterate Population | 252 | 78 | 174 |
Key population details of Bholavali village are given below:
- Bholavali village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 823, including approximately 378 males and 445 females, with a sex ratio of 1177 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Bholavali village is good, with a literacy rate of about 69.38%.
- There are around 205 households in Bholavali village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bholavali
Transport facilities help residents of Bholavali village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Bholavali
The following villages are located close to Bholavali and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bholavali
- Where is Bholavali located?
- Bholavali village is located in Mandangad Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bholavali?
- Bholavali is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Bholavali?
- Bholavali has a total population of 823, including 378 males and 445 females.
- How many households are there in Bholavali?
- There are 205 households in Bholavali.
- What is the literacy rate in Bholavali?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bholavali is 69.38%. Male literacy is 79.37% and female literacy is 60.90%.