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

According to the 2011 Census, Kirawali village had a total population of 1,260 people, including 624 males and 636 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.66%, with male literacy at 91.34% and female literacy at 80.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 151, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 134.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Kirawali