Kalavi - Vengurla, Sindhudurg

Kalavi is a village situated in the Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vengurla and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Kelus serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalavi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalavi is 566648. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.48 hectares and falls under the 416520 pincode. Vengurla is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kalavi

According to the 2011 Census, Kalavi village had a total population of 641 people, including 302 males and 339 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 1,123 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.57%, with male literacy at 93.55% and female literacy at 84.18%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalavi

Kalavi 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 Kalavi

Kalavi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Zarap, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vengurla to Kalavi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Kalavi is about 37 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 Kalavi

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

Health Facilities in Kalavi

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

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