Karav is an inhabited village in Pen Taluka of Raigarh district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 553943, the Census 2011 record lists 2,177 people in 503 households and the reported area is 746.56 hectares. The local references include Pen CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pen at about 10 km.
In short:
Karav is a village in Pen Taluka, Raigarh district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 553943 and 2,177 people in 503 households.
Village Code553943
Population2,177
Households503
Area746.56 hectares
Nearest TownPen
Detailed village profile
Karav at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,177 people, 746.56 hectares of reported area and Pen as the nearest town reference for Karav, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Karav falls under Pen Taluka in Raigarh district, Maharashtra.
The Census village code is 553943.
The record lists 2,177 people living in 503 households.
The reported village area is 746.56 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Pen.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Karav
Census Village Code
553943
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Raigarh
District Census Code
520
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pen
Sub-district Census Code
04176
CD Block
Pen
Households
503
Population
2,177
Male Population
1,085
Female Population
1,092
Sex Ratio
1,006.45
Area
746.56 hectares
Area
7.47 sq km
Nearest Town
Pen
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density291.6 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.33 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.09%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share16.44%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Karav in the official administrative record. Census village code 553943 and Pen CD Block.
State Census Code
27
District Census Code
520
Sub-district Census Code
04176
Village Census Code
553943
CD Block Code
0227
CD Block Name
Pen
Location and Distance
Pen is the nearest town listed for Karav, about 10 km away. Alibag is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Pen
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Alibag
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Pen
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Pen
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
746.56 hectares
Area
7.47 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,177 people in 503 households, with 1,085 male residents and 1,092 female residents. The average household size is 4.33, and SC share is 0.09% and ST share is 16.44% for Karav. Population density works out to about 291.6 people per sq km.
Total Households
503
Total Population
2,177
Male Population
1,085
Female Population
1,092
Sex Ratio
1,006.45
Average Household Size
4.33
SC Population
2
SC Male Population
1
SC Female Population
1
SC Population Share
0.09
ST Population
358
ST Male Population
174
ST Female Population
184
ST Population Share
16.44
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Karav list 3 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
3
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Karav. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karav include treated tap water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Karav include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
National Highway
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Karav include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Karav is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 10 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Karav show that reported agricultural commodities include Tiles, net sown area is 278.91 hectares and irrigated land is 278.91 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Manufacturers Commodities First
Tiles
Forest Area In Hectares
443.21 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.85
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
17.59 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
278.91
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
278.91
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Karav is in Pen Taluka of Raigarh district in Maharashtra, India.
Which district is Karav village in?
Karav village is in Raigarh district.
Which state is Karav village in?
Karav village is in Maharashtra.
Which taluka is Karav under?
Karav comes under Pen Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Karav?
The Census village code of Karav is 553943.
What is the population of Karav village?
The village record lists 2,177 people and 503 households for Karav.
How many households are in Karav village?
The village record lists 503 households for Karav.
What is the male and female population of Karav?
The record lists 1,085 male residents and 1,092 female residents for Karav.
What is the sex ratio of Karav village?
The sex ratio of Karav is 1,006.45 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Karav village?
The reported geographical area of Karav is 746.56 hectares.
What is the population density of Karav village?
The approximate population density of Karav is 291.6 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Karav?
The nearest town listed for Karav is Pen, about 10 km away.
How far is Karav from the district headquarters?
Karav is about 40 km from Alibag, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Karav from the sub-district headquarters?
Karav is about 10 km from Pen, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Karav?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Karav.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Karav?
For Karav, reported agricultural commodities include Tiles, net sown area is 278.91 hectares and irrigated land is 278.91 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Karav.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Karav.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.