Dhavalas - Mangalvedhe, Solapur

Dhavalas is a village situated in the Mangalvedhe tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangalvedhe and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Dhavalas village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhavalas is 562621. The village covers a total geographical area of 667.2 hectares and falls under the 413305 pincode. Mangalvedhe is the nearest town, located about 9 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 Pandharpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Solapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhavalas

According to the 2011 Census, Dhavalas village had a total population of 1,370 people, including 684 males and 686 females, living in 293 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.05%, with male literacy at 87.14% and female literacy at 60.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 409, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

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

Dhavalas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pandharpur, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangalvedhe to Dhavalas is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Dhavalas is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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:

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