Raigad district

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
District of Maharashtra
Clockwise from top-left: Elephanta Caves, Hills near Matheran, Kalamboli, Shivaji statue in Alibag, Hills around Raigad Fort, Taloja city
Location in Maharashtra
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
Division	Konkan division
Headquarters	Alibag
Tehsils	1. 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
• Body	Raigad Zilla Parishad Alibag
• Guardian Minister	Uday Samant (Cabinet Minister MH)
• President Z. P. Raigad	Ms. Yogita Pardhi
• District Collector	Dr. Yogesh Patilba Mhase (IAS)
• CEO Z. P. Raigad	Dr. Bharat Bastewad (IAS)
• MPs	Sunil Tatkare
Area
• Total	7,152 km2 (2,761 sq mi)
Population  (2011)
• Total	2,634,200
• Density	370/km2 (950/sq mi)
• Urban	36.91%
Demographics
• Literacy	83.14
• Sex ratio	959 per 1000 male
Time zone	UTC+05:30 (IST)
Major highways	NH-4, NH-66
Average annual precipitation	3,884 mm
Website	raigad.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]