Poshir - Karjat, Raigad

Poshir is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from Karjat and around 105 km from Alibag. Poshir village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poshir is 553573. The village covers a total geographical area of 736 hectares and falls under the 410101 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Poshir 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 Poshir

According to the 2011 Census, Poshir village had a total population of 2,532 people, including 1,327 males and 1,205 females, living in 500 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.88%, with male literacy at 92.87% and female literacy at 74.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Poshir

Poshir 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 Poshir

Public transport in the Poshir 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 40.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Poshir is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Poshir is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Poshir

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

Health Facilities in Poshir

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

FAQs about Poshir