Dhavale - Ambarnath, Thane

Dhavale is a village situated in the Ambarnath tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ambarnath and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Dhavle serves as the Village Panchayat for Dhavale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhavale is 553081. The village covers a total geographical area of 444 hectares and falls under the 421503 pincode. Badlapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dhavale 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 Dhavale

According to the 2011 Census, Dhavale village had a total population of 1,167 people, including 605 males and 562 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.30%, with male literacy at 80.43% and female literacy at 57.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 437.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhavale

Dhavale 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 Dhavale

Dhavale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vangani, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badlapur to Dhavale is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Dhavale is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhavale

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

Health Facilities in Dhavale

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

FAQs about Dhavale