Khanav - Alibag, Raigad

Khanav is a village situated in the Alibag tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Alibag and around 9 km from Alibag. Khanav village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanav is 554163. The village covers a total geographical area of 197.27 hectares and falls under the 402203 pincode. Alibag is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Khanav 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 Khanav

According to the 2011 Census, Khanav village had a total population of 1,638 people, including 806 males and 832 females, living in 381 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.15%, with male literacy at 90.70% and female literacy at 71.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Khanav

Khanav 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 Khanav

Khanav is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kasu, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alibag to Khanav is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Khanav is about 9 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 Khanav

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

Health Facilities in Khanav

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

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