ABOUT KOLABA(RAIGAD)

The capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Raigad is one of the most industrialised districts in the country. Industries based on natural gas have been thriving in the district. Tourists throng the district to visit the historical forts of Raigad, Kulaba, Murud-Janjira and to enjoy its beautiful beaches. The famous hill station Matheran and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar memorial at Mahad as well as the first Technology University of the State have been set up in the district. The Rota beetlenut of Murud and Shreevardhan is in demand throughout India and is also exported.

 

1. District
Raigad

2. Area
7162 sq. kms.

3. Sub-divisions
4 ( Panvel, Mahad, Alibag, Mangaon)

4. Talukas
15 (Pen, Sudhagad (Pali), Shreevardhan, Mhasala, Uran,
Roha, Tala, Poladpur, Khalapur, Karjat, Panvel, Mahad, Alibag,
Mangaon, Murud)

5. Distance from Mumbai
120 kms.

6. Means of Transport
Railway Stations -14
Other-Buses and small ports

7. Population
Total-22,05,972
Male-11,16,821
Female-10,89,151

8. Literacy
Per cent-77.32
Total-14,70,309
Male-8,29,581
Female-6,40,728

9. Area under Irrigation
13140 hectares

10. Irrigation Projects
Major-1
Medium-2
Minor-14

11. Industries
Medium-1,071

12. Languages/Dialects
Marathi, Hindi, English, Konkani

13. Folk-Arts
Bhajan, Vasudev Keertan, Koli Dance, Bharud

14. Weather
Temperature
Max.-30.3 Deg. C
Min.-22.6 Deg. C.
Rainfall-2177.0 mm (Average)

15. Main Crops
Rice and nagli

16. Area under Horticulture
3136 hectares

17. Health Infrastructure
PHC-49
Rural Hosp.-16
Dist. Hosp.-1

18.Tourist Places
Raigad, Kulaba Fort, Murud-Janjetra, Karnala Bird Sanctuary, Matheran, Memorial of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar at Mahad

19. Educational Institutions
Univ.-Technology Univ.
Colleges-28
Prim.Schools - 2738
Sec. Schools -321
 

 

SOURCE : CENSUS OF INDIA 2001

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