Shivkar - Panvel, Raigad

Shivkar is a village situated in the Panvel tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from Panvel and around 69 km from Alibag. Shivkar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivkar is 553423. The village covers a total geographical area of 261 hectares and falls under the 410221 pincode. Panvel is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Shivkar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Panvel Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maval Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shivkar

According to the 2011 Census, Shivkar village had a total population of 2,464 people, including 1,297 males and 1,167 females, living in 527 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.52%, with male literacy at 86.99% and female literacy at 73.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Shivkar

Shivkar 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 Shivkar

Shivkar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chikhale, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panvel to Shivkar is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Shivkar is about 69 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 Shivkar

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

Health Facilities in Shivkar

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

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