Savale - Karjat, Raigad

Savale is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from Karjat and around 85 km from Alibag. Sawele serves as the Gram Panchayat for Savale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Savale is 553611. The village covers a total geographical area of 518.57 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Savale 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 Savale

As per Census 2011, Savale village has a total population of 1,216 people, consisting of 646 males and 570 females. The village has 227 households and a sex ratio of 882 females per 1,000 males. There are 136 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 870 literate and 346 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Savale are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,216646570
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1367858
Scheduled Castes (SC)633
Literate Population870496374
Illiterate Population346150196

Nearby Villages of Savale

Savale 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HedawaliEast1.99 km
BhaliwadiWest2.47 km
KothimbeNorth-East2.62 km
GaulwadiSouth-West2.74 km
KasheleNorth-West2.99 km
MandawaneSouth-East3.25 km
PimpalpadaEast3.44 km
TakaveWest3.87 km
VaijanathSouth3.88 km
KhanandNorth-East4.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Savale

Savale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhivpuri Road, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Savale is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Savale is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Savale

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Savale

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Savale

Where is Savale located?

Savale village is located in Karjat Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Savale?

The Gram Panchayat of Savale is Sawele.

What is the pincode of Savale?

The pincode of Savale is 410201.

What is the population of Savale?

Savale has a total population of 1,216, including 646 males and 570 females.

How many households are there in Savale?

There are 227 households in Savale.

What is the literacy rate in Savale?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Savale is 71.55%. Male literacy is 76.78% and female literacy is 65.61%.