Kadav - Karjat, Raigad

Kadav is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from Karjat and around 112 km from Alibag. Kadav village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadav is 553617. The village covers a total geographical area of 379 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Kadav 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 Kadav

According to the 2011 Census, Kadav village had a total population of 3,204 people, including 1,643 males and 1,561 females, living in 701 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.05%, with male literacy at 83.35% and female literacy at 72.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 505, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 468.

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

Nearby Villages of Kadav

Kadav 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 Kadav

Kadav is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhivpuri Road, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Kadav is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kadav is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kadav

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

Health Facilities in Kadav

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

FAQs about Kadav