Vakavali

Block / Tehsil Mandangad
District Ratnagiri
State Maharashtra

About Vakavali

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Vakavali village is 564779. Vakavali village is located in Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 45km away from sub-district headquarter Mandangad (tehsildar office) and 190km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Shirgaon is the gram panchayat of Vakavali village.

The total geographical area of village is 330.24 hectares. Vakavali has a total population of 278 peoples, out of which male population is 114 while female population is 164. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1438 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of vakavali village is 69.42% out of which 77.19% males and 64.02% females are literate. There are about 79 houses in vakavali village.

When it comes to administration, Vakavali village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Vakavali village comes under Dapoli Vidhan Sabha constituency & Raigad Lok Sabha constituency. Mahad is nearest town to vakavali village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

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Population of Vakavali

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 278 114 164
Literate Population 193 88 105
Illiterate Population 85 26 59

Connectivity of Vakavali

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Vakavali

Frequently Asked Questions about Vakavali

Where is Vakavali located?

Vakavali village is situated in Mandangad Tehsil, within the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Vakavali?

The Gram Panchayat of Vakavali is Shirgaon (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the population of Vakavali as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Vakavali is 278, with 114 males and 164 females.

How many households are there in Vakavali as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Vakavali village has a total of 79 households.

What is the literacy rate in Vakavali as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Vakavali is 69.42%. The male literacy rate is 77.19%, while the female literacy rate is 64.02%.