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

According to the 2011 Census, Avalas village had a total population of 615 people, including 317 males and 298 females, living in 124 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.32%, with male literacy at 86.79% and female literacy at 77.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 130.

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

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