Dahivali - Shahapur, Thane

Dahivali is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Dahivali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahivali is 552909. The village covers a total geographical area of 722.07 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Dahivali

As per Census 2011, Dahivali village has a total population of 1,423 people, consisting of 735 males and 688 females. The village has 333 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 976 literate and 447 illiterate residents. Additionally, 84 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 201 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dahivali

Dahivali 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 Dahivali

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dahivali. The nearest railway station is Asangaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Dahivali is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Dahivali is about 60 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 Dahivali

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

Health Facilities in Dahivali

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

FAQs about Dahivali