Jalwai

Block / Tehsil Dahanu
District Thane
State Maharashtra

About Jalwai

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Jalwai village is 551578. Jalwai village is located in Dahanu tehsil of Thane district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Dahanu (tehsildar office) and 148km away from district headquarter Thane. As per 2009 stats, Aswali is the gram panchayat of Jalwai village.

The total geographical area of village is 338.68 hectares. Jalwai has a total population of 1,405 peoples, out of which male population is 632 while female population is 773. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1223 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of jalwai village is 31.74% out of which 43.20% males and 22.38% females are literate. There are about 306 houses in jalwai village. Pincode of jalwai village locality is 401702.

When it comes to administration, Jalwai village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Jalwai village comes under Dahanu Vidhan Sabha constituency & Palghar Lok Sabha constituency. Dahanu is nearest town to jalwai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

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Population of Jalwai

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,405 632 773
Children (0-6) 310 159 151
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1,382 619 763
Literate Population 446 273 173
Illiterate Population 959 359 600

Connectivity of Jalwai

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Jalwai

Frequently Asked Questions about Jalwai

Where is Jalwai located?

Jalwai village is situated in Dahanu Tehsil, within the Thane district of Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jalwai?

The Gram Panchayat of Jalwai is Aswali (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Jalwai?

The pincode of Jalwai is 401702, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Jalwai as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jalwai is 1,405, with 632 males and 773 females.

How many households are there in Jalwai as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Jalwai village has a total of 306 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jalwai as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jalwai is 31.74%. The male literacy rate is 43.20%, while the female literacy rate is 22.38%.