Avalas - Karjat, Raigad

Avalas is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from Karjat and around 77 km from Alibag. Beed Budruk serves as the Gram Panchayat for Avalas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Avalas is 553674. The village covers a total geographical area of 226.35 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Avalas 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 Avalas

As per Census 2011, Avalas village has a total population of 615 people, consisting of 317 males and 298 females. The village has 124 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 447 literate and 168 illiterate residents. Additionally, 146 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 130 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Avalas

Avalas 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 Avalas

Public transport in the Avalas is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Palasdari, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Avalas is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Avalas is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Avalas

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

Health Facilities in Avalas

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

FAQs about Avalas