Karanjghar - Sudhagad, Raigad

Karanjghar is a village situated in the Sudhagad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from Pali and around 73 km from Alibag. Khavali serves as the Village Panchayat for Karanjghar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanjghar is 554498. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.41 hectares and falls under the 410205 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Karanjghar 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 Karanjghar

According to the 2011 Census, Karanjghar village had a total population of 232 people, including 125 males and 107 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 856 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.02%, with male literacy at 63.55% and female literacy at 46.08%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 123.

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

Nearby Villages of Karanjghar

Karanjghar 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 Karanjghar

Karanjghar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nagothane, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Karanjghar is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Karanjghar is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karanjghar

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

Health Facilities in Karanjghar

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

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