Kharkarawi - Pen, Raigad

Kharkarawi 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 serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharkarawi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharkarawi is 553941. The village covers a total geographical area of 157.17 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kharkarawi 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 Kharkarawi

According to the 2011 Census, Kharkarawi village had a total population of 826 people, including 440 males and 386 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.76%, with male literacy at 91.73% and female literacy at 72.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, 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 Kharkarawi

Kharkarawi 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 Kharkarawi

Kharkarawi 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 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Kharkarawi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kharkarawi 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 Kharkarawi

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

Health Facilities in Kharkarawi

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

FAQs about Kharkarawi