Kawir - Alibag, Raigad

Kawir is a village situated in the Alibag tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from Alibag and around 5 km from Alibag. Kavir serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kawir village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kawir is 554151. The village covers a total geographical area of 367.12 hectares and falls under the 402204 pincode. Alibag is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Kawir village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Alibag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kawir

According to the 2011 Census, Kawir village had a total population of 2,325 people, including 1,181 males and 1,144 females, living in 515 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.60%, with male literacy at 93.55% and female literacy at 85.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Kawir

Kawir 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 Kawir

Public transport in the Kawir is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kasu, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alibag to Kawir is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kawir is about 5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kawir

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

Health Facilities in Kawir

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

FAQs about Kawir