Takavali - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Takavali is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 205 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Adakhal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Takavali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Takavali is 564704. The village covers a total geographical area of 303.72 hectares and falls under the 415203 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Takavali 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 Takavali

As per Census 2011, Takavali village has a total population of 327 people, consisting of 132 males and 195 females. The village has 101 households and a sex ratio of 1,477 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 196 literate and 131 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Takavali

Takavali 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Takavali

Takavali 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 74.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Takavali is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Takavali is about 205 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Takavali

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

Health Facilities in Takavali

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

FAQs about Takavali