Tithavali - Vaibhavvadi, Sindhudurg

Tithavali is a village situated in the Vaibhavvadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 57 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaibhavvadi and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Tithavali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tithavali is 566347. The village covers a total geographical area of 884.22 hectares and falls under the 416703 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Tithavali 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 Tithavali

As per Census 2011, Tithavali village has a total population of 995 people, consisting of 464 males and 531 females. The village has 250 households and a sex ratio of 1,144 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 677 literate and 318 illiterate residents. Additionally, 45 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population995464531
Child Population (0–6 yrs)843846
Scheduled Castes (SC)452322
Scheduled Tribes (ST)312
Literate Population677369308
Illiterate Population31895223

Nearby Villages of Tithavali

Tithavali 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhusarwadiEast2.30 km
BerleSouth2.82 km
KolapeEast2.87 km
ChinchwaliSouth-West2.91 km
DigashiSouth-East3.15 km
NanivadeNorth-East3.96 km
KurangavneSouth-West4.44 km
SherpeSouth4.59 km
KelavaliNorth-West4.60 km
VengasarNorth-East4.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tithavali

Tithavali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 50.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Tithavali is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Tithavali is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tithavali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Tithavali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tithavali

Where is Tithavali located?

Tithavali village is located in Vaibhavvadi Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tithavali?

Tithavali is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Tithavali?

The pincode of Tithavali is 416703.

What is the population of Tithavali?

Tithavali has a total population of 995, including 464 males and 531 females.

How many households are there in Tithavali?

There are 250 households in Tithavali.

What is the literacy rate in Tithavali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tithavali is 68.04%. Male literacy is 79.53% and female literacy is 58.00%.