Gaulwadi - Karjat, Raigad

Gaulwadi is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from Karjat and around 88 km from Alibag. Bhaliwadi serves as the Village Panchayat for Gaulwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaulwadi is 553614. The village covers a total geographical area of 374 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Gaulwadi 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 Gaulwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Gaulwadi village had a total population of 1,233 people, including 634 males and 599 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.87%, with male literacy at 84.40% and female literacy at 68.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 196.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaulwadi

Gaulwadi 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 Gaulwadi

Gaulwadi 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 46.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Gaulwadi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Gaulwadi is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaulwadi

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

Health Facilities in Gaulwadi

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

FAQs about Gaulwadi