Dahivali - Ambarnath, Thane

Dahivali is a village situated in the Ambarnath tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ambarnath and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Dahivali village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahivali is 553063. The village covers a total geographical area of 77.56 hectares and falls under the 421503 pincode. Badlapur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Dahivali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Murbad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dahivali

According to the 2011 Census, Dahivali village had a total population of 827 people, including 402 males and 425 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.04%, with male literacy at 90.56% and female literacy at 73.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 111, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 83.

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

Nearby Villages of Dahivali

Dahivali 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 Dahivali

Dahivali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badlapur, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badlapur to Dahivali is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Dahivali is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dahivali

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

Health Facilities in Dahivali

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

FAQs about Dahivali