Raigad district

district of Maharashtra , India

Raigad is a district located in the Konkan Division of Maharashtra, with its western boundary along the Arabian Sea coast. The headquarters of the district is Alibag.[1] The district boasts a landscape characterized by hilly areas, primarily within the Sahyadri mountain range. Formerly named Kolaba, it was later renamed Raigad District due to the popularity of one of it's fort named Raigad Fort.[2]

Raigad district
Clockwise from top-left: Elephanta Caves, Hills near Matheran, Kalamboli, Shivaji statue in Alibag, Hills around Raigad Fort, Taloja city
Location in Maharashtra
Location in Maharashtra
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DivisionKonkan division
HeadquartersAlibag
Tehsils1. Alibag,
2. Panvel,
3. Murud,
4. Pen,
5. Uran,
6. Karjat,
7. Khalapur,
8. Mangaon,
9. Roha,
10. Sudhagad,
11.Tala,
12. Mahad,
13. Mhasala,
14. Shrivardhan,
15. Poladpur
Government
 • BodyRaigad Zilla Parishad Alibag
 • Guardian MinisterUday Samant
(Cabinet Minister MH)
 • President Z. P. RaigadMs. Yogita Pardhi
 • District CollectorDr. Yogesh Patilba Mhase (IAS)
 • CEO Z. P. RaigadDr. Bharat Bastewad (IAS)
 • MPsSunil Tatkare
Area
 • Total7,152 km2 (2,761 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total2,634,200
 • Density370/km2 (950/sq mi)
 • Urban
36.91%
Demographics
 • Literacy83.14
 • Sex ratio959 per 1000 male
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
Major highwaysNH-4, NH-66
Average annual precipitation3,884 mm
Websiteraigad.gov.in/en/

Raigad is best known for its historical sites, beautiful beaches, attractive scenery, and the diverse plant and animal life found in the Western Ghats. The district also holds significant religious sites such as the Ashtavinayak Temples and Elephanta Caves, which bear witness to its culturally rich heritage.[3]

References

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  1. "Alibaug | Film Facilitation Office". ffo.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
  2. "District Raigad, Government of Maharashtra | India". Retrieved 2023-09-28.
  3. "Raigad". DOT-Maharashtra Tourism. Retrieved 2023-09-28.