Karjat city is socially developed and is the centre of educational institute in this central western region of Maharashtra state.

Jowar and Bajra are the main crops cultivated in Karjat as it is a drought prone area.

With recent development in irrigation channels, water from Ujani Dam, Kukdi and Ghod is now flowing into Karjat region thus facilitating growth of sugar cane, pomegranates, figs, grapes, sunflowers, and wheat in the adjacent areas.

great Indian bustard found there Sri Sant Limbaji Maharaj Devasthan, which is dedicated to Jagurt and Reputed to be the God of Vows at Nimbe, is also very famous.

Mythology behind foundation of temple of Siddhatek is that once Lord Brahma created a world with Ganpati's blessings and while this was going on, Vishnu woke up and two fierce demons Madhu and Kaitaba escaped from his ears.