Tighar - Karjat, Raigad

Tighar is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from Karjat and around 66 km from Alibag. Palasdari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tighar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tighar is 553672. The village covers a total geographical area of 220.86 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Tighar 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 Tighar

According to the 2011 Census, Tighar village had a total population of 679 people, including 347 males and 332 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.64%, with male literacy at 75.59% and female literacy at 65.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, 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 Tighar

Tighar 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 Tighar

Tighar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karjat, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Tighar is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Tighar is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tighar

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

Health Facilities in Tighar

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

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