Gaurkamat - Karjat, Raigad

Gaurkamat is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from Karjat and around 76 km from Alibag. Gaurkamat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaurkamat is 553646. The village covers a total geographical area of 361.99 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Gaurkamat 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 Gaurkamat

As per Census 2011, Gaurkamat village has a total population of 1,889 people, consisting of 962 males and 927 females. The village has 398 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 228 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,230 literate and 659 illiterate residents. Additionally, 172 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 737 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaurkamat

Gaurkamat 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 Gaurkamat

Public transport in the Gaurkamat is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karjat, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Gaurkamat is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Gaurkamat is about 76 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 Gaurkamat

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

Health Facilities in Gaurkamat

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

FAQs about Gaurkamat