Karajgaon - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Karajgaon is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Karjagaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Karajgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karajgaon is 564891. The village covers a total geographical area of 558 hectares and falls under the 415720 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Karajgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Karajgaon village had a total population of 860 people, including 339 males and 521 females, living in 272 households. The sex ratio was 1,537 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.02%, with male literacy at 91.64% and female literacy at 69.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Karajgaon

Karajgaon 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 Karajgaon

Public transport in the Karajgaon is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khed, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Karajgaon is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Karajgaon is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karajgaon

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

Health Facilities in Karajgaon

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

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