Lavale - Shahapur, Thane

Lavale 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 80 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Lavle serves as the Village Panchayat for Lavale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lavale is 552831. The village covers a total geographical area of 390 hectares and falls under the 421403 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Lavale 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 Lavale

According to the 2011 Census, Lavale village had a total population of 815 people, including 408 males and 407 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.32%, with male literacy at 90.36% and female literacy at 68.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Lavale

Lavale 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 Lavale

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Lavale. The nearest railway station is Atgaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Lavale is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Lavale is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lavale

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

Health Facilities in Lavale

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

FAQs about Lavale