Karav - Pen, Raigad

Karav is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Pen and around 40 km from Alibag. Karav village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karav is 553943. The village covers a total geographical area of 746.56 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Karav

According to the 2011 Census, Karav village had a total population of 2,177 people, including 1,085 males and 1,092 females, living in 503 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.77%, with male literacy at 86.61% and female literacy at 68.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 358.

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

Nearby Villages of Karav

Karav 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 Karav

Karav is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kasu, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Karav is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Karav is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karav

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

Health Facilities in Karav

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

FAQs about Karav