Hedvali - Shahapur, Thane

Hedvali is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 62 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Dolkhamb serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hedvali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hedvali is 552791. The village covers a total geographical area of 1380 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Hedvali 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 Hedvali

According to the 2011 Census, Hedvali village had a total population of 585 people, including 283 males and 302 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.68%, with male literacy at 90.98% and female literacy at 74.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 94.

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

Nearby Villages of Hedvali

Hedvali 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 Hedvali

Public transport in the Hedvali is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kasara, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Hedvali is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Hedvali is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hedvali

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

Health Facilities in Hedvali

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

FAQs about Hedvali