Pivali - Shahapur, Thane

Pivali is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Pivali village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pivali is 552714. The village covers a total geographical area of 604 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Pivali 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 Pivali

According to the 2011 Census, Pivali village had a total population of 649 people, including 322 males and 327 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.17%, with male literacy at 83.21% and female literacy at 61.01%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 378.

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

Nearby Villages of Pivali

Pivali 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 Pivali

Pivali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Vasind, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Pivali is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Pivali 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 Pivali

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

Health Facilities in Pivali

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

FAQs about Pivali