Anjap - Karjat, Raigad

Anjap is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from Karjat and around 90 km from Alibag. Anjap village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anjap is 553594. The village covers a total geographical area of 621.7 hectares and falls under the 410101 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Anjap

According to the 2011 Census, Anjap village had a total population of 810 people, including 418 males and 392 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.17%, with male literacy at 86.22% and female literacy at 73.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Anjap

Anjap 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 Anjap

Anjap is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhivpuri Road, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Anjap is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Anjap is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Anjap

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

Health Facilities in Anjap

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

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