Rajape - Karjat, Raigad

Rajape is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from Karjat and around 117 km from Alibag. Rajape village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajape is 553580. The village covers a total geographical area of 678.93 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Rajape 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 Rajape

According to the 2011 Census, Rajape village had a total population of 517 people, including 261 males and 256 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.76%, with male literacy at 74.89% and female literacy at 62.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 240.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajape

Rajape 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 Rajape

Public transport in the Rajape is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Neral, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Rajape is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Rajape is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajape

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

Health Facilities in Rajape

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

FAQs about Rajape