Kolhiwali - Karjat, Raigad

Kolhiwali is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from Karjat and around 93 km from Alibag. Vakas serves as the Village Panchayat for Kolhiwali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolhiwali is 553548. The village covers a total geographical area of 105.4 hectares and falls under the 410101 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Kolhiwali 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 Kolhiwali

According to the 2011 Census, Kolhiwali village had a total population of 532 people, including 262 males and 270 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.61%, with male literacy at 89.26% and female literacy at 72.18%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolhiwali

Kolhiwali 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 Kolhiwali

Kolhiwali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Neral, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Kolhiwali is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kolhiwali is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolhiwali

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

Health Facilities in Kolhiwali

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

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