Karjat
Encyclopedia
Karjat is a city, a Municipal Council
, a Tahsil and a sub-district in Raigad district
, Mumbai
, Navi Mumbai
in the India
n state
of Maharashtra
.
, Sahyadri, Western Ghats
as well as at the end of coastal plains of Konkan
region near Deccan. It has an average elevation of 194 metres (636 ft). It lies on the banks of the River Ulhas. Tourism, Adventure Sports, Higher Education, Film Shooting, Retailing, Nurseries & Plantation and Spa Hospitality are the main occupations. Karjat is a tahsil/taluk in Maharashtra and is situated in the Asthavinayak Ganesha
belt region. As Karjat is a part of Mumbai Metro Region Mumbai metropolitan area
, MMRDA has cleared Karjat for advanced Urban Planning with minimum FSI of 1.0. and CIDCO is being entrusted with town planning and implementation. New Housing policy has removed many procedural hurdles, which will facilitate ultra-modern urbanisation of the area. 100 acre (0.404686 km²) townships are being developed under MMRDA Special Township provisions of Maharashta Regional and Town Planning Act, amended in year 2007 and also under Special Township Projects under section 63-I(A) of the Mumbai Tenancy & Agricultural Lands Act providing for automatic Non-Agricultural conversion of land of 100 acres/40 Hactres. Karjat has engineering, pharmacy, medical, management, advertising, hospitality colleges and also a Mass Media Advertising Institutes (AICAR) affiliated to the AICTE & University of Mumbai
and also a few other graduation colleges and Oxford Schools. It has several tourist attractions including Palasdari
, Matheran
, Khandala
, Bhimashankar
, Malshej Ghat
, Lonavla, etc.
Mumbai, Khopoli
and Panvel
. Regular shuttle trains also run between Karjat and Lonavala and Karjat and Pune
. Located about halfway between Mumbai and Pune
, the town is a famous stop to buy Vada pav
, (a popular potato savoury originated from here) when travelling by train between the two cities. All long and short distance trains halt here. Pune highway, national highways, Nasik Highway, Goa
Highway, Mumbai-Pune expressway
and state highways and Raigad District
, Kharghar
are well connected. The under construction sea over bridge, trans-harbour link between Sewri
, Mumbai
and Navi Mumbai
will cut the distance between the two cities further and offer faster connectivity to Karjat also. Its proximity to many industries and holiday spots with good connectivity has made it a unique city in India. A new broad gauge railway has started between Karjat and Panvel and harbour railway line now stands extended up to Karjat.
The nearest airports are Mumbai Airport and the Navi Mumbai International Airport
( under Construction). The Nhava Sheva
JNPT Port is the nearest seaport.
Karjat is accessible via following highways:
Karjat has a bus terminal near railway station in Bhisegaon. It is well connected to other cities in and around state by Maharashtra state owned passenger buses. Many private owned buses also provide transport service between Karjat and neighboring cities, including Mumbai and Panavel. Private taxis are also available near station.
S T Bus Terminal (Gundage) Phone : 220371, 222076, 222085
Many farm houses and residential colonies are situated here with all civil amenities and a municipal corporation. People from Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane and Pune have second or weekend homes here and regularly celebrate festivals, new year parties, week-end bash here. It is also popular for pleasure visits during the monsoon season. Distance from Chembur
to Karjat is 46 kilometres and from Sion
it is 49 kilometres. Karjat has an advanced bio-tech institute which has been developing patented hybrid varieties of rice of international repute, apart from other crops and techniques.
Art Director Nitin Chandrakant Desai
's "ND Studio" is a major stopover attraction for Karjat Tourists these days and top directors Films are shot here. White Feather Films is also setting up a new studio here. Hollywood production companies such as Twentieth Century Fox, Walt Disney
and DreamWorks
(with Reliance Big Studio) are setting up mega studios and production facilities here. Academy Award winning movie Slumdog Millionaire
was shot here.
Karjat has got one of the largest chain of Farm Houses in Asia.
Karjat is also a trekking destination: it offers plenty of trails, ranging from medium to very demanding. The undulating hilly terrain and lofty slopes make it an ideal spot for trekking enthusiasts. The three prominent trekking trail leads to Matheran via Rambagh point, Peth Fort, and Chanderi Fort.
It’s possible to go for white water rafting
during the monsoon, on the upper sections of the Ulhas River. Kondana Village, 15 km from Karjat, is the put-in point. The best time go rafting is July to September, and the nerve tingling rafting adventure highly depends on the rainfall.
Some of the other attractions in Karjat include:
Ulhas Valley
Bhor Ghat
Kondana Caves
Peth Fort
MMRDA has planned to develop a part of area in Karjat-Khopoli belt as Recreational Hub. On horizen are Twenty20
league ground, Paint Ball Park, Theme Parks, Amusement Park
, Golf Course
and other recreation facilities. Greg Norman
's 27-36 Hole Super Championship Golf Course is also located in Karjat.
Municipal council
A municipal council is the local government of a municipality. Specifically the term can refer to the institutions of various countries that can be translated by this term...
, a Tahsil and a sub-district in Raigad district
Raigad district
Raigad District , also known as Raigarh District, is a district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is located in the Konkan region. The district was renamed after Raigad, the fort which was the former capital of the Maratha leader Shivaji, and is located in the interior regions of the district,...
, Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
, Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai is a Planned Satellite City on the west coast of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It was developed in 1972 as a twin city of Mumbai, and is the largest planned city on the planet, with under the jurisdiction of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation and a total area of . Navi Mumbai...
in the India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n state
States and territories of India
India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The states and territories are further subdivided into districts and so on.-List of states and territories:...
of Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
.
Geography
Karjat is located at 18.91°N 73.33°E, and has a population of 2,17,363. It is located on Bhor ghatBhor Ghat
Bhor Ghat or Bor Ghat, Bhore Ghaut, is a mountain passage located between Karjat and Khandala in Maharashtra, India along the railway line and between Khopoli and Khandala....
, Sahyadri, Western Ghats
Western Ghats
The Western Ghats, Western Ghauts or the Sahyādri is a mountain range along the western side of India. It runs north to south along the western edge of the Deccan Plateau, and separates the plateau from a narrow coastal plain along the Arabian Sea. The Western Ghats block rainfall to the Deccan...
as well as at the end of coastal plains of Konkan
Konkan
The Konkan also called the Konkan Coast or Karavali is a rugged section of the western coastline of India from Raigad to Mangalore...
region near Deccan. It has an average elevation of 194 metres (636 ft). It lies on the banks of the River Ulhas. Tourism, Adventure Sports, Higher Education, Film Shooting, Retailing, Nurseries & Plantation and Spa Hospitality are the main occupations. Karjat is a tahsil/taluk in Maharashtra and is situated in the Asthavinayak Ganesha
Ganesha
Ganesha , also spelled Ganesa or Ganesh, also known as Ganapati , Vinayaka , and Pillaiyar , is one of the deities best-known and most widely worshipped in the Hindu pantheon. His image is found throughout India and Nepal. Hindu sects worship him regardless of affiliations...
belt region. As Karjat is a part of Mumbai Metro Region Mumbai metropolitan area
Mumbai metropolitan area
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region /Mumbai Metropolitan Area is the metropolitan area consisting of the metropolis of Mumbai and its satellite towns. Developing over a period of about 20 years, it consists of seven municipal corporations and fifteen smaller municipal councils...
, MMRDA has cleared Karjat for advanced Urban Planning with minimum FSI of 1.0. and CIDCO is being entrusted with town planning and implementation. New Housing policy has removed many procedural hurdles, which will facilitate ultra-modern urbanisation of the area. 100 acre (0.404686 km²) townships are being developed under MMRDA Special Township provisions of Maharashta Regional and Town Planning Act, amended in year 2007 and also under Special Township Projects under section 63-I(A) of the Mumbai Tenancy & Agricultural Lands Act providing for automatic Non-Agricultural conversion of land of 100 acres/40 Hactres. Karjat has engineering, pharmacy, medical, management, advertising, hospitality colleges and also a Mass Media Advertising Institutes (AICAR) affiliated to the AICTE & University of Mumbai
University of Mumbai
The University of Mumbai , is a state university located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It was known as the University of Bombay until 1996 when the city of Bombay was renamed as Mumbai. The affiliated colleges of the university are spread throughout the city of Mumbai and four coastal districts in...
and also a few other graduation colleges and Oxford Schools. It has several tourist attractions including Palasdari
Palasdari
Palasdari is a popular tourist place and a railway junction on Karjat-Khopoli route of Mumbai Suburban Railway. it is also on Karjat-Lonavala line. On Khopoli route Kelavli is the next station. Palasdari name is derived from "Palas" tree and "Dari" means "Darrah - A route through hills". It is...
, Matheran
Matheran
- Getting to Matheran :Matheran is located about 100 km from Mumbai, 120 km from Pune. and 320 km from Surat. It lies on the busy Mumbai-Pune rail link and the nearest train station is at Neral, approximately 11 km from Matheran. From Neral, one can either rent a taxi to the...
, Khandala
Khandala
Khandala is a hill station in the Western Ghats in the state of Maharashtra, India, about three kilometres from Lonavala and seven kilometers from Karjat....
, Bhimashankar
Bhimashankar
Bhimashankar Temple is located in the village of Bhorgiri 50 km north west of Khed, near Pune, in India. It is located 127 km away from shivaji nagar in the Ghat region of the Sahyadri hills. It takes four hours to reach there. Bhimashankar is also the source of the Bhima river, which...
, Malshej Ghat
Malshej Ghat
Malshej Ghat is a mountain pass in the Western Ghats range in pune district of Maharashtra, India. The site is nestled in the lofty rugged hills of the Western Ghats. The best time to visit is between August and September. At this time of the year, the hills are clothed in a soothing shade of...
, Lonavla, etc.
Transport
Karjat is a major rail terminus, connected via local trains to Chhatrapati Shivaji TerminusChhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus , is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and historic railway station in Mumbai which serves as the headquarters of the Central Railways. Situated in the Bori Bunder area of Mumbai, it was built as a new railway station on the location of the Bori Bunder Station in 1887...
Mumbai, Khopoli
Khopoli
Khopoli is an industrial town in the Khalapur taluka of Raigad district, in the Indian state of Maharashtra, at the base of the Sahyadri mountains. Patalganga River which is the tailrace channel of Tata Hydroelectric Power station flows through Khopoli....
and Panvel
Panvel
Panvel is city and a municipal council in Raigad district in the state of Maharashtra. Panvel is also known as the gateway of Konkan region. It adjoins Navi Mumbai, and is just after the Thane district border. Panvel is located on the Yashwantrao Chavan Expressway about 21 kilometres from...
. Regular shuttle trains also run between Karjat and Lonavala and Karjat and Pune
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
. Located about halfway between Mumbai and Pune
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
, the town is a famous stop to buy Vada pav
Vada pav
Vada pav , sometimes spelled wada pav, is a popular vegetarian fast food dish native to the Indian state of Maharashtra. It consists of a batata vada sandwiched between 2 slices of a pav. The compound word batata vada refers in Marathi to a vada made out of batata, the latter referring to a potato...
, (a popular potato savoury originated from here) when travelling by train between the two cities. All long and short distance trains halt here. Pune highway, national highways, Nasik Highway, Goa
Goa
Goa , a former Portuguese colony, is India's smallest state by area and the fourth smallest by population. Located in South West India in the region known as the Konkan, it is bounded by the state of Maharashtra to the north, and by Karnataka to the east and south, while the Arabian Sea forms its...
Highway, Mumbai-Pune expressway
Mumbai-Pune Expressway
The Mumbai Pune Expressway , officially the Yashwantrao Chavan Expressway is India's first six-lane concrete, high-speed, access controlled tolled expressway. It spans a distance of connecting Mumbai, the administrative capital of Maharashtra and the financial capital of India, with Pune, an...
and state highways and Raigad District
Raigad district
Raigad District , also known as Raigarh District, is a district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is located in the Konkan region. The district was renamed after Raigad, the fort which was the former capital of the Maratha leader Shivaji, and is located in the interior regions of the district,...
, Kharghar
Kharghar
Kharghar is a node of Navi Mumbai, conceived and constructed by CIDCO. It is developed and maintained by CIDCO. Kharghar is located on the Mumbai-Pune highway at a less-than-one hour drive from the heart of Mumbai city. The Area started developing in 1995 and now it has of number of ready and...
are well connected. The under construction sea over bridge, trans-harbour link between Sewri
Sewri
Sewri is a suburb of Mumbai. It is also the name of a railway station on the Mumbai suburban railway.Neighbouring stations: Cotton Green, Wadala Road....
, Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
and Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai is a Planned Satellite City on the west coast of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It was developed in 1972 as a twin city of Mumbai, and is the largest planned city on the planet, with under the jurisdiction of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation and a total area of . Navi Mumbai...
will cut the distance between the two cities further and offer faster connectivity to Karjat also. Its proximity to many industries and holiday spots with good connectivity has made it a unique city in India. A new broad gauge railway has started between Karjat and Panvel and harbour railway line now stands extended up to Karjat.
The nearest airports are Mumbai Airport and the Navi Mumbai International Airport
Navi Mumbai International Airport
The proposed Navi Mumbai International Airport is a new international airport, which is to come up at Kopra-Panvel area, is being built through public-private partnership — with private sector partner getting 74% equity while Airports Authority of India and Govt of Maharashtra holding 13% each...
( under Construction). The Nhava Sheva
Nhava Sheva
Nhava Sheva, officially Jawaharlal Nehru Port, is the 6th largest port and the largest container port in India. Located in Maharashtra, the port on the Arabian Sea is accessed via Thane Creek.- History :...
JNPT Port is the nearest seaport.
Karjat is accessible via following highways:
- Mumbai-Pune ExpresswayMumbai-Pune ExpresswayThe Mumbai Pune Expressway , officially the Yashwantrao Chavan Expressway is India's first six-lane concrete, high-speed, access controlled tolled expressway. It spans a distance of connecting Mumbai, the administrative capital of Maharashtra and the financial capital of India, with Pune, an...
- NH 17
- NH 4National Highway 4 (India)National Highway 4 is a major National Highway in Western and Southern India. NH 4 links four of the 10 most populous Indian cities - Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore and Chennai. NH 4 is in length and passes through the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.NH 4 constitutes...
- NH 3National Highway 3 (India)National Highway 3 , commonly referred to as the Mumbai-Agra Highway, is a major Indian National Highway that runs through the states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra states in India...
- MH SH 35
- MH SH 38
- NH 4B
- NH 222 via Murbad for Ahmednagar
- Golden QuadrilateralGolden QuadrilateralThe Golden Quadrilateral is a highway network connecting India's four largest metropolises: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata, thus forming a quadrilateral of sorts. Four other top ten metropolises: Bangalore, Pune, Ahmedabad, and Surat, are also served by the network...
- Hall-Phata (Karjat could be entered also from Junction of Old Pune-Mumbai highway & Karjat State Highway near Khopoli)
- Karjat-Khopoli-Pen Road
- Ale-Phata junction via Murbad/Malshej
- Chauk-Dand-Phata or PalaspePalaspePalaspe is located in near Panvel in Raigad district in Maharashtra, India. It lies on Mumbai Goa National Highway and NH 17. The nearest Town and Rail Head is Panvel.It is near to Karanala fort. It has a Dhrupad gurukul....
-Phata to Apta-Phata from Goa Road or via Panvel or Khopoli/Pali - Sewri-Navi Mumbai Sea Link Expressway (under construction)
- NH 8 via Murbad-Wada/DahanuDahanuDahanu is a coastal city and a municipal council in Thane district in the western state of Maharashtra, India.-The Town:The name "Dahanu Gaon" originates from the word "Dhenu Gram" meaning the village of cows. A lot of cattle, particularly cows were owned by the people in Dahanu. Today, Dahanu...
or Kalyan/Bhiwandi - Proposed Chakan-Bhimashankar-Karjat Highway
Karjat has a bus terminal near railway station in Bhisegaon. It is well connected to other cities in and around state by Maharashtra state owned passenger buses. Many private owned buses also provide transport service between Karjat and neighboring cities, including Mumbai and Panavel. Private taxis are also available near station.
S T Bus Terminal (Gundage) Phone : 220371, 222076, 222085
Tourism
Karjat is a preferred spot for weekend holidays, picnics, river rafting, trekking, hiking, and mountain climbing. It is a favored destination during rainy season.Many farm houses and residential colonies are situated here with all civil amenities and a municipal corporation. People from Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane and Pune have second or weekend homes here and regularly celebrate festivals, new year parties, week-end bash here. It is also popular for pleasure visits during the monsoon season. Distance from Chembur
Chembur
Chembur is a suburban neighbourhood in eastern Mumbai, India. It is 22 km from downtown Mumbai and 20 km from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport...
to Karjat is 46 kilometres and from Sion
Sion, India
Sion is a suburb of Mumbai. The Marathi name for Sion is शीव , which means boundary or limit. In the 17th century the village formed the boundary between Mumbai and Salsette Island.- History :...
it is 49 kilometres. Karjat has an advanced bio-tech institute which has been developing patented hybrid varieties of rice of international repute, apart from other crops and techniques.
Art Director Nitin Chandrakant Desai
Nitin Chandrakant Desai
Nitin Chandrakant Desai, is a noted Indian art director and production designer of Indian cinema turned film and television producer, most known for his work in films like, Lagaan , Jodhaa Akbar , Devdas and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam...
's "ND Studio" is a major stopover attraction for Karjat Tourists these days and top directors Films are shot here. White Feather Films is also setting up a new studio here. Hollywood production companies such as Twentieth Century Fox, Walt Disney
Walt Disney
Walter Elias "Walt" Disney was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon, and philanthropist, well-known for his influence in the field of entertainment during the 20th century. Along with his brother Roy O...
and DreamWorks
DreamWorks
DreamWorks Pictures, also known as DreamWorks, LLC, DreamWorks SKG, DreamWorks II Distribution Co., LLC, DreamWorks Studios or DW Studios, LLC, is an American film studio which develops, produces, and distributes films, video games and television programming...
(with Reliance Big Studio) are setting up mega studios and production facilities here. Academy Award winning movie Slumdog Millionaire
Slumdog Millionaire
Slumdog Millionaire is a 2008 British epic romantic drama adventure film directed by Danny Boyle, written by Simon Beaufoy, and co-directed in India by Loveleen Tandan. It is an adaptation of the novel Q & A by Indian author and diplomat Vikas Swarup...
was shot here.
Karjat has got one of the largest chain of Farm Houses in Asia.
Karjat is also a trekking destination: it offers plenty of trails, ranging from medium to very demanding. The undulating hilly terrain and lofty slopes make it an ideal spot for trekking enthusiasts. The three prominent trekking trail leads to Matheran via Rambagh point, Peth Fort, and Chanderi Fort.
It’s possible to go for white water rafting
Rafting
Rafting or white water rafting is a challenging recreational outdoor activity using an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water. This is usually done on white water or different degrees of rough water, in order to thrill and excite the raft passengers. The development of this...
during the monsoon, on the upper sections of the Ulhas River. Kondana Village, 15 km from Karjat, is the put-in point. The best time go rafting is July to September, and the nerve tingling rafting adventure highly depends on the rainfall.
Some of the other attractions in Karjat include:
Ulhas Valley
- This valley glitters with large flowing streams of Ulhas river. It offers breathtaking sights during the monsoons, when the water falls gush through the thick greenery of the valley. There are a number of tunnels in the Ulhas valley, which helps the trains to pass through the valley.
Bhor Ghat
- This ghat has a historical significance. It was the ancient trade route connecting the ports at Choul, Revdanda, Panvel, etc. on the Konkan coast and the hinterland on the Deccan plateau.
Kondana Caves
- These caves are famous because of their Buddhist style .These caves offers an ancient life style of Buddhist followers. There are many Sculptures and stupas which are the architecture of the ancient period of Buddhist.
Peth Fort
- This fort is also known as the Kotligad. This fort is conical in shape and gives an amazing view of the foothills. This fort is placed on the back of the Western ghats and Matheran ranges.
MMRDA has planned to develop a part of area in Karjat-Khopoli belt as Recreational Hub. On horizen are Twenty20
Twenty20
Twenty20 is a form of cricket, originally introduced in England for professional inter-county competition by the England and Wales Cricket Board , in 2003. A Twenty20 game involves two teams, each has a single innings, batting for a maximum of 20 overs. Twenty20 cricket is also known as T20 cricket...
league ground, Paint Ball Park, Theme Parks, Amusement Park
Amusement park
thumb|Cinderella Castle in [[Magic Kingdom]], [[Disney World]]Amusement and theme parks are terms for a group of entertainment attractions and rides and other events in a location for the enjoyment of large numbers of people...
, Golf Course
Golf course
A golf course comprises a series of holes, each consisting of a teeing ground, fairway, rough and other hazards, and a green with a flagstick and cup, all designed for the game of golf. A standard round of golf consists of playing 18 holes, thus most golf courses have this number of holes...
and other recreation facilities. Greg Norman
Greg Norman
Gregory John Norman AO is an Australian professional golfer and entrepreneur who spent 331 weeks as the world's Number 1 ranked golfer in the 1980s and 1990s...
's 27-36 Hole Super Championship Golf Course is also located in Karjat.
Educational institutes
Due to its proximity to Mumbai and Pune, Karjat has also become an educational hub with several institutes of higher education being located here:- Konkan Gyanpeeth Rahul Dharkar College of Pharmacy & Research Institute http://www.kgrdcp.org/
- Konkan Gyanpeeth College of Engineering (360 seats)http://www.kgce.org/
- Asian Institute of Communication and Research AICAR Business SchoolAICAR Business SchoolThe Asian Institute of Communication and Research, better known as AICAR Business School or simply AICAR, is a management institute located in Matheran, about 90 minutes from Mumbai in India. AICAR is a residential institute.- History:...
http://www.aicar.net/ - Biotech Research Institute
- Dhirubhai Ambani School Lodhivali CBSE
- Engineering Institute of Bhivpuri http://www.tasgaonkarcamus.com/
- Christian Bible College, Vishwanagar
- HOC Pillai International School http://www.vpillaiscampus.ac.in/Hoc/mesHOC.htm
- Agricultural College
- L & T Construction Skills Training Institute
- ONGC Kendriya Vidyalaya CBSE http://kvongcpanvel.org/
- Indian Institute of Geomagnetism http://iigm.res.in/iigweb/index.php
- Medicinal Plants Institute
- Yadhavrao Tasgaonkar Institute of Technology
- Mahatma Gandhi Memorial MGM Medical University http://www.mgmuhs.com/
- Tasgaonkar Institute of Pharmacy http://tasgaonkartech.com/
- Dnyananubhav Vidyalaya, Kashele
- Hybrid Rice Research Institute
- Tops Security Men Training Institute http://www.topsgrup.com/tisa.htm
- Tata Cancer Medical Institute and Research http://tmc.gov.in/ACTREC/cri.htm
- Magic Bus Rock Climbing Centre
- Vocational Training Institute http://www.dvet.gov.in/ITIKARJAT.htm
- Saraswati Institute of Management & Research
- Aptech Arena Residential Training Centre
- Institute of Intelligence & Security Management (IISM)http://www.bombayintelligence.com/t_iism.htm
- Puppetry Training Institute http://www.the-puppet.org/
- SeaRock Cruise Academy http://www.searock.org/
- Pillai's Mahatma Education Complex http://mes.ac.in/contactus.htm
- Healis – Sekhsaria Institute For Tobacco Cancer Oncology http://www.healis.org/healis/pages/research.asp
- Academy of Development Science http://www.indianwildlifeclub.com/mainsite/c4.asp
- Konkan Gyanpeeth Karjat College of Arts, Commerce & Science
- Universal Business School http://www.universalbusinessschool.com/student_life/student_life.html
- Karjat Ibsar Management Institute http://www.ibsar.edu.in/
Land-revenue blocks in Karjat
- Adivali
- Akurle
- Ambherpada
- Ambiwali Bk.
- Ambiwali Tarf Kothal Khalati
- Ambot
- Anjap
- Antrat Tarf Need
- Antrat Tarf Waredi
- Ardhe
- Arvand
- Asal
- Ase
- Ashane
- Avalas
- Awasare
- Baliware
- Bamnoli
- Bandhiwali
- Bardi
- Barne
- Bedisgaon
- Bekare
- Bendase
- Bhadwal
- Bhaliwadi
- Bhansoli
- Bhatgaon
- Bhisegaon
- Bhivpuri RoadBhivpuri RoadBhivpuri Road is a station on the Mumbai Suburban Railway. It is on the Karjat route. Neral is the previous stop and Karjat is the next stop. Bhivpuri is in Karjat Taluka near Mumbai.Bhivpuri is scenic place on the outskirts of Mumbai, which could be developed as a commercial tourist place for...
(Camp) - Bhoirwadi
- Bhutiwali
- Bid Bk.
- Birdole
- Bopele
- Borgaon
- Boriwali
- Borle
- Chafewadi
- Chai
- Chandhai
- Chevane
- Chinchawali
- Chinchwali
- Chochi
- Dahigaon
- Dahiwali Tarf Need
- Dahiwali Tarf Waredi
- Damat
- Deopada
- Dhak
- Dhamni
- Dhamote
- Dhotre
- DiksalDiksalDiksal , is a village in Parner taluka in Ahmednagar district of state of Maharashtra, India....
- DolavliDolavliDolavli is a station on the Mumbai Suburban Railway. It is on the Karjat-Khopoli route. Palasdari is the previous station and Lowjee is the next station. Dolavli lies on Karjat-Khopoli State Highway No. 35. From Mumbai-Pune Highway it can be approached through Hall Phata or Chauk....
- Done
- Eksal
- Garpoli
- Gaulwadi
- Gaurkamat
- Gudhavan
- Gundage
- Haliwali
- Hedawali
- Humgaon
- Injiwali
- Jambhiwali
- Jambrung
- Jite
- Jummaatti
- Kadav
- Kalamb, Karjat
- Kalamboli, Karjat Tarf Waredi
- Kashele
- KelavliKelavliKelavli is a station on the Mumbai Suburban Railway. It is on the Karjat-Khopoli route. Palasdari is the previous station and Dolavli is the next station. Kelavli lies on Karjat-Khopoli State Highway No. 35....
- Khanand
- Khandape
- KhandasKhandasKhandas is a small village in Maharastra India approximately 34 km from Karjat station.It is the starting point for trek to Bhimashanker. It takes approximately 5 hours to reach Bhimashanker from Khandas village via Ganesh Ghat which is an easier route...
- Kharwandi
- Kikavi
- Kirawali
- Kolhare
- Kolhiwali
- Kondana
- Kondiwade
- Kondiwale
- Koshane
- Kothimbe
- Kumbhe
- Kumdalaj
- Kurung
- Kushiwali
- Ladiwali
- Male
- Malegaon Tarf Kothal Khalati
- Malegaon Tarf Waredi
- Mamdapur
- Mandawane
- Mangaon Tarf Wasare
- Mangaon Tarf Waredi
- Maniwali
- Mankiwadi
- Markewadi
- MatheranMatheran- Getting to Matheran :Matheran is located about 100 km from Mumbai, 120 km from Pune. and 320 km from Surat. It lies on the busy Mumbai-Pune rail link and the nearest train station is at Neral, approximately 11 km from Matheran. From Neral, one can either rent a taxi to the...
- Mircholi
- Mograj
- Mohili Tarf Waredi
- Mohili Tarf Wasare
- Mudre Bk.
- Mudre
- Mugape
- Mulgaon Tarf Wasare
- Naldhe
- Nandgaon
- Nangurle
- Nasarapur
- NeralNeral, IndiaNeral is a town in Raigad district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is 83 km from Mumbai in the Karjat tehsil.It is best known as a railroad junction, with trains arriving from Mumbai and from Pune, India. to the nearby and very popular hill station of Matheran. A narrow-gauge rail line, 21...
- Newali
- Newali
- Nikhop
- Olman
- PalasdariPalasdariPalasdari is a popular tourist place and a railway junction on Karjat-Khopoli route of Mumbai Suburban Railway. it is also on Karjat-Lonavala line. On Khopoli route Kelavli is the next station. Palasdari name is derived from "Palas" tree and "Dari" means "Darrah - A route through hills". It is...
- Pali Tarf Kothal Khalathi
- Pali Tarf Waredi
- Parade
- Pashane
- Pathraj
- Peth
- Pimpalpada
- Pimploli Bk.
- Pinglas
- Pohi
- Poshri
- Poshir
- Potal
- Rajape
- Saidongar
- Salokh Tarf Need
- Salokh Tarf Waredi
- Salpe
- Salvad
- Sandashi
- Sangavi
- Sapele
- Savale
- Savele Tarf
- SawargaonSawargaonSawargaon , is a village in Parner taluka in Ahmednagar district of state of Maharashtra, India....
- SheluSheluShelu is a station on the Mumbai Suburban Railway in Raigad district. It is in Karjat Tehsil on the Mumbai - Karjat route ....
- Shilar
- Shingdhol
- Shirshe
- Sugave
- Tadwadi
- Takave
- Talawali
- Talwade
- Tambas
- Tamnath
- Tembhare
- Thakurwadi
- Tighar
- Tiwane
- Tiware
- Ukrul
- Umroli
- Vadap
- Vaijanath
- Vakas
- Varai Tarf Need
- Varne, Karjat
- Vengaon
- Wadawali
- Wadawali Tarf Waredi
- Wanjale
- Wanjarpada
- Warai Tarf Waredi
- Ware
- Wave
- Wavloli
- Zugarewadi
External links
- Karjat, Government of Maharashtra