Gavaliwadi - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Gavaliwadi is a village situated in the Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malwan and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Shravan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gavaliwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gavaliwadi is 566537. The village covers a total geographical area of 229.1 hectares and falls under the 416605 pincode. Kankavali is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Gavaliwadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kudal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gavaliwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Gavaliwadi village had a total population of 232 people, including 117 males and 115 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.25%, with male literacy at 90.99% and female literacy at 71.68%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gavaliwadi

Gavaliwadi 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 Gavaliwadi

Gavaliwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kankavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kankavali to Gavaliwadi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Gavaliwadi is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gavaliwadi

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

Health Facilities in Gavaliwadi

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

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