Bhalavali

Bhalavali is a village located in Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 36km away from sub-district headquarter Rajapur (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Bhalavali village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Bhalavali unique in its vibrant Rajapur-Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Bhalavali’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bhalavali

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhalavali is 566003. The village spans a total geographical area of 1309 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416702. Rajapur is nearest town to Bhalavali village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 36km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bhalavali village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Bhalavali

According to the 2011 Census, Bhalavali has a total population of about 1,404, with approximately 623 males and 781 females. The sex ratio is around 1253 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 136 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 22 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.80%, with male literacy at about 77.37% and female literacy near 63.76%. There are around 345 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhalavali's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhalavali

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bhalavali. As per the 2011 stats, Bhalavali had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bhalavali

Knowing the nearby villages of Bhalavali helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bhalavali.

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