Raigad District

Raigad District

History:

The district was renamed Raigad after the fort, which was the first capital of the former Marathi Empire. The fort was renamed from its former name, Lairi. The fort is located in the inner part of the district, in a dense forest on the western tributary of the Western Ghats of the Sahyadri Mountains. January 1, 1981, A. The name was changed by Prime Minister R. Anturei's administration. In 2011, the proportion of urban residents increased from 24.22% in 2001 to 36.91%. [4] Alibag is the headquarters of the Raigad district. 

Famous for ?

Raigad is known for its dazzling historic sites, pristine beaches, scenic landscapes and diverse flora and fauna of the Western Ghats. Known to have been refurbished by Chhatrapati Shivaji, it attracts all history lovers.

Area: 

The total area of the district is 7152 km2.

Subdivision: 

District Raigad is divided into 8 subdivisions.

Villages:

There are about 1445 villages in this area.

Cities:

There are a total of 42 cities in the district.