Gondravali - Bhiwandi, Thane

Gondravali is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 4 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Chane serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gondravali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gondravali is 552566. The village covers a total geographical area of 55.1 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Gondravali

As per Census 2011, Gondravali village has a total population of 127 people, consisting of 65 males and 62 females. The village has 25 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 81 literate and 46 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1276562
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19811
Literate Population814932
Illiterate Population461630

Nearby Villages of Gondravali

Gondravali 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChaneSouth-West1.28 km
ShedgaonEast1.35 km
KharivaliNorth1.40 km
DalondeNorth-West2.15 km
PahareWest2.30 km
DabhadSouth-East2.70 km
AwaleSouth-West2.91 km
KarmaleNorth-East3.16 km
WaretWest3.35 km
DighashiNorth-West3.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gondravali

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gondravali. The nearest railway station is Khadavli, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Gondravali is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Gondravali is about 4 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gondravali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gondravali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gondravali

Where is Gondravali located?

Gondravali village is located in Bhiwandi Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gondravali?

The Gram Panchayat of Gondravali is Chane.

What is the pincode of Gondravali?

The pincode of Gondravali is 421302.

What is the population of Gondravali?

Gondravali has a total population of 127, including 65 males and 62 females.

How many households are there in Gondravali?

There are 25 households in Gondravali.

What is the literacy rate in Gondravali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gondravali is 63.78%. Male literacy is 75.38% and female literacy is 51.61%.