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

According to the 2011 Census, Dahivali village had a total population of 1,423 people, including 735 males and 688 females, living in 333 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.49%, with male literacy at 84.63% and female literacy at 67.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 201.

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

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