Pathraj - Karjat, Raigad

Pathraj is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from Karjat and around 88 km from Alibag. Patharaja serves as the Village Panchayat for Pathraj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pathraj is 553587. The village covers a total geographical area of 1627.78 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Pathraj 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 Pathraj

According to the 2011 Census, Pathraj village had a total population of 2,121 people, including 1,090 males and 1,031 females, living in 355 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.27%, with male literacy at 82.65% and female literacy at 63.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,849.

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

Nearby Villages of Pathraj

Pathraj 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 Pathraj

Public transport in the Pathraj is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shelu, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Pathraj is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Pathraj is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pathraj

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

Health Facilities in Pathraj

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

FAQs about Pathraj