Vakavali - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Vakavali is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 190 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Shirgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vakavali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vakavali is 564779. The village covers a total geographical area of 330.24 hectares and falls under the 415203 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Vakavali 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 Vakavali

As per Census 2011, Vakavali village has a total population of 278 people, consisting of 114 males and 164 females. The village has 79 households and a sex ratio of 1,438 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 193 literate and 85 illiterate residents. Additionally, 39 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Vakavali

Vakavali 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 Vakavali

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Vakavali. The nearest railway station is Sape Wamne, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Vakavali is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Vakavali is about 190 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vakavali

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

Health Facilities in Vakavali

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

FAQs about Vakavali