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-Janjeera, 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 Help | Download| Terms Of Use| Feedback Best Viewed in 800*600 IE4.0 and above. Website Services Maintained byCybertech Networks Pvt Ltd.