Shilar - Karjat, Raigad

Shilar is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 33 km from Karjat and around 95 km from Alibag. Patharaja serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shilar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shilar is 553584. The village covers a total geographical area of 419.91 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Shilar 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 Shilar

As per Census 2011, Shilar village has a total population of 782 people, consisting of 405 males and 377 females. The village has 150 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 497 literate and 285 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 549 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shilar

Shilar 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 Shilar

Public transport in the Shilar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Neral, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Shilar is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Shilar is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shilar

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

Health Facilities in Shilar

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

FAQs about Shilar