Kirawali - Karjat, Raigad

Kirawali is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 1 km from Karjat and around 71 km from Alibag. Kirawali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kirawali is 553664. The village covers a total geographical area of 284.04 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Kirawali 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 Kirawali

As per Census 2011, Kirawali village has a total population of 1,260 people, consisting of 624 males and 636 females. The village has 260 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 151 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 950 literate and 310 illiterate residents. Additionally, 151 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 134 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,260624636
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1517081
Scheduled Castes (SC)1516784
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1347361
Literate Population950506444
Illiterate Population310118192

Nearby Villages of Kirawali

Kirawali 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)
HaliwaliSouth1.03 km
WanjaleEast1.61 km
KoshaneNorth-East1.95 km
SawargaonNorth-East1.96 km
AshaneNorth2.36 km
Pali Bk.South-West3.02 km
UmroliNorth-East3.19 km
VadvihirWest3.23 km
PosariEast3.28 km
NangurleSouth3.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kirawali

Kirawali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Karjat, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Kirawali is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kirawali is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kirawali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kirawali

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

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

FAQs about Kirawali

Where is Kirawali located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kirawali?

Kirawali is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kirawali?

The pincode of Kirawali is 410201.

What is the population of Kirawali?

Kirawali has a total population of 1,260, including 624 males and 636 females.

How many households are there in Kirawali?

There are 260 households in Kirawali.

What is the literacy rate in Kirawali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kirawali is 75.40%. Male literacy is 81.09% and female literacy is 69.81%.