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

As per Census 2011, Khanav village has a total population of 1,638 people, consisting of 806 males and 832 females. The village has 381 households and a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males. There are 200 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,167 literate and 471 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 17 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Khanav