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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Lavale village has a total population of 815 people, consisting of 408 males and 407 females. The village has 197 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 85 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 579 literate and 236 illiterate residents. Additionally, 32 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 11 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population815408407
Child Population (0–6 yrs)854540
Scheduled Castes (SC)321418
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1183
Literate Population579328251
Illiterate Population23680156

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AshteEast1.55 km
Thune Bk.West1.65 km
Thune KhSouth-West1.90 km
PofodiSouth2.33 km
CharivNorth-East2.51 km
KharidSouth-East2.84 km
MalegaonWest2.96 km
LingayateNorth3.14 km
KulheNorth-West3.20 km
AdivaliNorth-East3.73 km

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.

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

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Lavale

Where is Lavale located?

Lavale village is located in Shahapur Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lavale?

The Gram Panchayat of Lavale is Lavle.

What is the pincode of Lavale?

The pincode of Lavale is 421403.

What is the population of Lavale?

Lavale has a total population of 815, including 408 males and 407 females.

How many households are there in Lavale?

There are 197 households in Lavale.

What is the literacy rate in Lavale?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lavale is 71.04%. Male literacy is 80.39% and female literacy is 61.67%.