Tambas - Karjat, Raigad

Tambas is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from Karjat and around 70 km from Alibag. Sawele serves as the Village Panchayat for Tambas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tambas is 553626. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Tambas 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 Tambas

According to the 2011 Census, Tambas village had a total population of 485 people, including 238 males and 247 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.94%, with male literacy at 89.50% and female literacy at 74.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 96, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Tambas

Tambas 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 Tambas

Tambas 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 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Tambas is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Tambas is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tambas

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

Health Facilities in Tambas

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

FAQs about Tambas