Bhutiwali - Karjat, Raigad

Bhutiwali is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from Karjat and around 80 km from Alibag. Asal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhutiwali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhutiwali is 553557. The village covers a total geographical area of 190.69 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Bhutiwali 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 Bhutiwali

According to the 2011 Census, Bhutiwali village had a total population of 489 people, including 255 males and 234 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.44%, with male literacy at 74.42% and female literacy at 63.92%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 164.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population489255234
Child Population (0–6 yrs)804040
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1648579
Literate Population284160124
Illiterate Population20595110

Nearby Villages of Bhutiwali

Bhutiwali 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AsalNorth0.93 km
BekareNorth2.15 km
Wadawali Tarf WarediEast2.36 km
SondewadiWest2.44 km
UmroliSouth-East2.65 km
GarpoliSouth-East2.83 km
AshaneSouth2.85 km
BhansoliEast2.89 km
DiksalEast2.90 km
Mangaon Tarf WarediNorth-East3.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhutiwali

Bhutiwali 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 37.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Bhutiwali is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Bhutiwali is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhutiwali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bhutiwali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bhutiwali

Where is Bhutiwali located?

Bhutiwali village is located in Karjat Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhutiwali?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhutiwali is Asal.

What is the pincode of Bhutiwali?

The pincode of Bhutiwali is 410201.

What is the population of Bhutiwali?

Bhutiwali had a total population of 489, including 255 males and 234 females.

How many households are there in Bhutiwali?

Bhutiwali had 102 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhutiwali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhutiwali was 69.44%. Male literacy was 74.42% and female literacy was 63.92%.