Indian Village Directory

Gandhe Village

Gandhe is an inhabited village in Pen Taluka of Raigarh district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 553975, the Census 2011 record lists 332 people in 78 households and the reported area is 70.2 hectares. The local references include Pen CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pen at about 35 km.

In short:

Gandhe is a village in Pen Taluka, Raigarh district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 553975 and 332 people in 78 households.

Village Code553975
Population332
Households78
Area70.2 hectares
Nearest TownPen

Detailed village profile

Gandhe at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 332 people, 70.2 hectares of reported area and Pen as the nearest town reference for Gandhe, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra
District Raigarh
Taluka Pen
CD Block Pen
  • Gandhe falls under Pen Taluka in Raigarh district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 553975.
  • The record lists 332 people living in 78 households.
  • The reported village area is 70.2 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Pen.
  • 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
Gandhe
Census Village Code
553975
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Raigarh
District Census Code
520
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pen
Sub-district Census Code
04176
CD Block
Pen
Households
78
Population
332
Male Population
163
Female Population
169
Sex Ratio
1,036.81
Area
70.2 hectares
Area
0.7 sq km
Nearest Town
Pen
Nearest Town Distance
35 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 472.93 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.26 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 83.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gandhe in the official administrative record. Census village code 553975 and Pen CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
520
Sub-district Census Code
04176
Village Census Code
553975
CD Block Code
0227
CD Block Name
Pen

Location and Distance

Pen is the nearest town listed for Gandhe, about 35 km away. Alibag is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pen
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
35 km
District Headquarter
Alibag
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Pen
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town
Pen
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
70.2 hectares
Area
0.7 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 332 people in 78 households, with 163 male residents and 169 female residents. The average household size is 4.26, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Gandhe. Population density works out to about 472.93 people per sq km.

Total Households
78
Total Population
332
Male Population
163
Female Population
169
Sex Ratio
1,036.81
Average Household Size
4.26
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education rows show schools and learning facilities reported for Gandhe, including counts where the source provides them.

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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gandhe 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
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 Gandhe 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 Gandhe is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 16 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
16 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
16 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gandhe show that net sown area is 54.59 hectares and irrigated land is 45.69 hectares (83.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
13.37
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.24 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
54.59
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
8.9 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
45.69
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
8.9 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Private Others
Available
Private Others Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gandhe village located?

Gandhe is in Pen Taluka of Raigarh district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Gandhe village in?

Gandhe village is in Raigarh district.

Which state is Gandhe village in?

Gandhe village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Gandhe under?

Gandhe comes under Pen Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gandhe?

The Census village code of Gandhe is 553975.

What is the population of Gandhe village?

The village record lists 332 people and 78 households for Gandhe.

How many households are in Gandhe village?

The village record lists 78 households for Gandhe.

What is the male and female population of Gandhe?

The record lists 163 male residents and 169 female residents for Gandhe.

What is the sex ratio of Gandhe village?

The sex ratio of Gandhe is 1,036.81 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gandhe village?

The reported geographical area of Gandhe is 70.2 hectares.

What is the population density of Gandhe village?

The approximate population density of Gandhe is 472.93 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gandhe?

The nearest town listed for Gandhe is Pen, about 35 km away.

How far is Gandhe from the district headquarters?

Gandhe is about 35 km from Alibag, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gandhe from the sub-district headquarters?

Gandhe is about 35 km from Pen, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Gandhe, net sown area is 54.59 hectares and irrigated land is 45.69 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Gandhe.

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.