Indian Village Directory

Tighar Village

Tighar is an inhabited village in Karjat Taluka of Raigarh district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 553672, the Census 2011 record lists 679 people in 130 households and the reported area is 220.86 hectares. The local references include Karjat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Karjat at about 4 km.

In short:

Tighar is a village in Karjat Taluka, Raigarh district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 553672 and 679 people in 130 households.

Village Code553672
Population679
Households130
Area220.86 hectares
Nearest TownKarjat

Detailed village profile

Tighar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 679 people, 220.86 hectares of reported area and Karjat as the nearest town reference for Tighar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra
District Raigarh
Taluka Karjat
CD Block Karjat
  • Tighar falls under Karjat Taluka in Raigarh district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 553672.
  • The record lists 679 people living in 130 households.
  • The reported village area is 220.86 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Karjat.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Tighar
Census Village Code
553672
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Raigarh
District Census Code
520
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Karjat
Sub-district Census Code
04174
CD Block
Karjat
Households
130
Population
679
Male Population
347
Female Population
332
Sex Ratio
956.77
Area
220.86 hectares
Area
2.21 sq km
Nearest Town
Karjat
Nearest Town Distance
4 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 307.43 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.22 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0.88% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 35.35% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Tighar in the official administrative record. Census village code 553672 and Karjat CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
520
Sub-district Census Code
04174
Village Census Code
553672
CD Block Code
0225
CD Block Name
Karjat

Location and Distance

Karjat is the nearest town listed for Tighar, about 4 km away. Alibag is listed as the district headquarters at about 66 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Karjat
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4 km
District Headquarter
Alibag
Distance from District Headquarter
66 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Karjat
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
4 km
Nearest Town
Karjat
Distance from Nearest Town
4 km
Total Geographical Area
220.86 hectares
Area
2.21 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 679 people in 130 households, with 347 male residents and 332 female residents. The average household size is 5.22, and SC share is 0.88% and ST share is 35.35% for Tighar. Population density works out to about 307.43 people per sq km.

Total Households
130
Total Population
679
Male Population
347
Female Population
332
Sex Ratio
956.77
Average Household Size
5.22
SC Population
6
SC Male Population
3
SC Female Population
3
SC Population Share
0.88
ST Population
240
ST Male Population
121
ST Female Population
119
ST Population Share
35.35
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Tighar list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Tighar.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
98.67 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Tighar include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Major District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Tighar include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Tighar is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 20 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Tighar show that net sown area is 42.3 hectares and irrigated land is 42.3 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
43.82 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.5
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
25.09 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
8.48 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
42.3
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
42.3

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Tighar village located?

Tighar is in Karjat Taluka of Raigarh district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Tighar village in?

Tighar village is in Raigarh district.

Which state is Tighar village in?

Tighar village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Tighar under?

Tighar comes under Karjat Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Tighar?

The Census village code of Tighar is 553672.

What is the population of Tighar village?

The village record lists 679 people and 130 households for Tighar.

How many households are in Tighar village?

The village record lists 130 households for Tighar.

What is the male and female population of Tighar?

The record lists 347 male residents and 332 female residents for Tighar.

What is the sex ratio of Tighar village?

The sex ratio of Tighar is 956.77 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Tighar village?

The reported geographical area of Tighar is 220.86 hectares.

What is the population density of Tighar village?

The approximate population density of Tighar is 307.43 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Tighar?

The nearest town listed for Tighar is Karjat, about 4 km away.

How far is Tighar from the district headquarters?

Tighar is about 66 km from Alibag, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Tighar from the sub-district headquarters?

Tighar is about 4 km from Karjat, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Tighar?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Tighar.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Tighar?

For Tighar, net sown area is 42.3 hectares and irrigated land is 42.3 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Tighar.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Tighar.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.