Navale - Vaibhavvadi, Sindhudurg

Navale is a village situated in the Vaibhavvadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaibhavvadi and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Navale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Navale is 566381. The village covers a total geographical area of 1541.79 hectares and falls under the 416810 pincode. Kolhapur is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

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

Population of Navale

According to the 2011 Census, Navale village had a total population of 939 people, including 417 males and 522 females, living in 222 households. The sex ratio was 1,252 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.06%, with male literacy at 86.65% and female literacy at 66.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Navale

Navale 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 Navale

Public transport in the Navale is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vaibhavwadi Rd, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolhapur to Navale is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Navale is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Navale

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

Health Facilities in Navale

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

FAQs about Navale