Manivali - Bhiwandi, Thane

Manivali is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Asnoli serves as the Village Panchayat for Manivali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manivali is 552507. The village covers a total geographical area of 70.26 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Manivali 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 Manivali

According to the 2011 Census, Manivali village had a total population of 630 people, including 328 males and 302 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.60%, with male literacy at 91.13% and female literacy at 77.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population630328302
Child Population (0–6 yrs)653530
Scheduled Castes (SC)633
Scheduled Tribes (ST)341519
Literate Population478267211
Illiterate Population1526191

Nearby Villages of Manivali

Manivali 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)
Vavali Tarf DugadSouth-West0.70 km
PalkhaneSouth-East1.41 km
AwaleEast1.52 km
VadunavagharSouth1.79 km
MalbidiSouth-West1.83 km
DugadNorth-West2.71 km
WaretNorth2.78 km
ChaneNorth-East2.84 km
PahareNorth2.87 km
NandithaneSouth3.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Manivali

Manivali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhiwandi Road, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Manivali is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Manivali is about 48 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 Manivali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Manivali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Manivali

Where is Manivali located?

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

What is the Village Panchayat of Manivali?

The Village Panchayat of Manivali is Asnoli.

What is the pincode of Manivali?

The pincode of Manivali is 421302.

What is the population of Manivali?

Manivali had a total population of 630, including 328 males and 302 females.

How many households are there in Manivali?

Manivali had 139 households.

What is the literacy rate in Manivali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Manivali was 84.60%. Male literacy was 91.13% and female literacy was 77.57%.