Goveli - Kalyan, Thane

Goveli is a village situated in the Kalyan tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyan and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Goveli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goveli is 552953. The village covers a total geographical area of 276 hectares and falls under the 421103 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Goveli 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 Goveli

As per Census 2011, Goveli village has a total population of 1,264 people, consisting of 636 males and 628 females. The village has 280 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 172 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 892 literate and 372 illiterate residents. Additionally, 166 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 219 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,264636628
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1729973
Scheduled Castes (SC)1668284
Scheduled Tribes (ST)219108111
Literate Population892479413
Illiterate Population372157215

Nearby Villages of Goveli

Goveli 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)
RevatiNorth-East0.83 km
PimpaloliSouth1.07 km
RayateWest1.39 km
AnakharNorth1.52 km
VaholiSouth1.96 km
NavgaonEast2.16 km
GhotsaiNorth-West2.25 km
BapsaiNorth-East2.61 km
RohanSouth-East2.70 km
AneSouth-West2.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Goveli

Goveli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Titvala, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Goveli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Goveli is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goveli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Goveli

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

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

FAQs about Goveli

Where is Goveli located?

Goveli village is located in Kalyan Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Goveli?

Goveli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Goveli?

The pincode of Goveli is 421103.

What is the population of Goveli?

Goveli has a total population of 1,264, including 636 males and 628 females.

How many households are there in Goveli?

There are 280 households in Goveli.

What is the literacy rate in Goveli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Goveli is 70.57%. Male literacy is 75.31% and female literacy is 65.76%.