Posari - Karjat, Raigad

Posari is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from Karjat and around 75 km from Alibag. Wavloli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Posari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Posari is 553641. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.91 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Posari 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 Posari

According to the 2011 Census, Posari village had a total population of 900 people, including 453 males and 447 females, living in 190 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.61%, with male literacy at 88.64% and female literacy at 78.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 84.

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

Nearby Villages of Posari

Posari 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 Posari

Posari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karjat, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Posari is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Posari is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Posari

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

Health Facilities in Posari

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

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