Karak - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Karak is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 89 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Karak village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karak is 566203. The village covers a total geographical area of 1986.4 hectares and falls under the 416704 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Karak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karak

As per Census 2011, Karak village has a total population of 1,501 people, consisting of 705 males and 796 females. The village has 390 households and a sex ratio of 1,129 females per 1,000 males. There are 187 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 841 literate and 660 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karak are given below:

Nearby Villages of Karak

Karak 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 Karak

Public transport in the Karak is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajapur Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Karak is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Karak is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karak

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

Health Facilities in Karak

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

FAQs about Karak