Salvad - Karjat, Raigad

Salvad is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Karjat and around 111 km from Alibag. Nasrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salvad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salvad is 553607. The village covers a total geographical area of 233.63 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Salvad 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 Salvad

According to the 2011 Census, Salvad village had a total population of 451 people, including 252 males and 199 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 790 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.50%, with male literacy at 90.87% and female literacy at 78.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Salvad

Salvad 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 Salvad

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Salvad. The nearest railway station is Bhivpuri Road, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Salvad is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Salvad is about 111 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salvad

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

Health Facilities in Salvad

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

FAQs about Salvad