Diksal - Karjat, Raigad

Diksal 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. Umroli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Diksal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Diksal is 553654. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.65 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Diksal

According to the 2011 Census, Diksal village had a total population of 1,472 people, including 771 males and 701 females, living in 313 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.31%, with male literacy at 96.20% and female literacy at 88.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Diksal

Diksal 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 Diksal

Diksal 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 39.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Diksal is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Diksal 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 Diksal

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

Health Facilities in Diksal

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

FAQs about Diksal