Dhavalas - Madha, Solapur

Dhavalas is a village situated in the Madha tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madha and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Dhavalas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhavalas is 561901. The village covers a total geographical area of 1821.45 hectares and falls under the 413208 pincode. Kurduvadi is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Dhavalas village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Madha Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Dhavalas

As per Census 2011, Dhavalas village has a total population of 2,449 people, consisting of 1,296 males and 1,153 females. The village has 483 households and a sex ratio of 889 females per 1,000 males. There are 339 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,504 literate and 945 illiterate residents. Additionally, 170 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 27 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhavalas

Dhavalas 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 Dhavalas

Public transport in the Dhavalas is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhavalas, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurduvadi to Dhavalas is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Dhavalas is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhavalas

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

Health Facilities in Dhavalas

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

FAQs about Dhavalas