Indian Village Directory

Kanghar Village

Kanghar is an inhabited village in Mhasla Taluka of Raigarh district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 554926, the Census 2011 record lists 455 people in 159 households and the reported area is 730.02 hectares. The local references include Mhasla CD Block and the nearest town reference is Shrivardhan at about 32 km.

In short:

Kanghar is a village in Mhasla Taluka, Raigarh district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 554926 and 455 people in 159 households.

Village Code554926
Population455
Households159
Area730.02 hectares
Nearest TownShrivardhan

Detailed village profile

Kanghar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 455 people, 730.02 hectares of reported area and Shrivardhan as the nearest town reference for Kanghar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra
District Raigarh
Taluka Mhasla
CD Block Mhasla
  • Kanghar falls under Mhasla Taluka in Raigarh district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 554926.
  • The record lists 455 people living in 159 households.
  • The reported village area is 730.02 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Shrivardhan.
  • 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
Kanghar
Census Village Code
554926
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Raigarh
District Census Code
520
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mhasla
Sub-district Census Code
04184
CD Block
Mhasla
Households
159
Population
455
Male Population
178
Female Population
277
Sex Ratio
1,556.18
Area
730.02 hectares
Area
7.3 sq km
Nearest Town
Shrivardhan
Nearest Town Distance
32 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 62.33 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 2.86 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 5.71% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 19.56% 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 Kanghar in the official administrative record. Census village code 554926 and Mhasla CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
520
Sub-district Census Code
04184
Village Census Code
554926
CD Block Code
0235
CD Block Name
Mhasla

Location and Distance

Shrivardhan is the nearest town listed for Kanghar, about 32 km away. Alibag is listed as the district headquarters at about 100 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mhasla
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
38 km
District Headquarter
Alibag
Distance from District Headquarter
100 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Shrivardhan
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
32 km
Nearest Town
Shrivardhan
Distance from Nearest Town
32 km
Total Geographical Area
730.02 hectares
Area
7.3 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 455 people in 159 households, with 178 male residents and 277 female residents. The average household size is 2.86, and SC share is 5.71% and ST share is 19.56% for Kanghar. Population density works out to about 62.33 people per sq km.

Total Households
159
Total Population
455
Male Population
178
Female Population
277
Sex Ratio
1,556.18
Average Household Size
2.86
SC Population
26
SC Male Population
10
SC Female Population
16
SC Population Share
5.71
ST Population
89
ST Male Population
43
ST Female Population
46
ST Population Share
19.56
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kanghar list 1 government primary 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
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kanghar include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump 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
465.46 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kanghar 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
Other 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 Kanghar include Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kanghar is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 15 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kanghar show that net sown area is 66.66 hectares and irrigated land is 66.66 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
15.99 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
179.34 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.57 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
66.66
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
66.66

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kanghar village located?

Kanghar is in Mhasla Taluka of Raigarh district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Kanghar village in?

Kanghar village is in Raigarh district.

Which state is Kanghar village in?

Kanghar village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Kanghar under?

Kanghar comes under Mhasla Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kanghar?

The Census village code of Kanghar is 554926.

What is the population of Kanghar village?

The village record lists 455 people and 159 households for Kanghar.

How many households are in Kanghar village?

The village record lists 159 households for Kanghar.

What is the male and female population of Kanghar?

The record lists 178 male residents and 277 female residents for Kanghar.

What is the sex ratio of Kanghar village?

The sex ratio of Kanghar is 1,556.18 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kanghar village?

The reported geographical area of Kanghar is 730.02 hectares.

What is the population density of Kanghar village?

The approximate population density of Kanghar is 62.33 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kanghar?

The nearest town listed for Kanghar is Shrivardhan, about 32 km away.

How far is Kanghar from the district headquarters?

Kanghar is about 100 km from Alibag, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kanghar from the sub-district headquarters?

Kanghar is about 38 km from Mhasla, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kanghar?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kanghar.

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

For Kanghar, net sown area is 66.66 hectares and irrigated land is 66.66 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.