Indian Village Directory

Gangeshwar Village

Gangeshwar is an inhabited village in Kankavli Taluka of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 566431, the Census 2011 record lists 346 people in 88 households and the reported area is 58.61 hectares. The local references include Kankavli CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rajapur at about 40 km.

In short:

Gangeshwar is a village in Kankavli Taluka, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 566431 and 346 people in 88 households.

Village Code566431
Population346
Households88
Area58.61 hectares
Nearest TownRajapur

Detailed village profile

Gangeshwar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 346 people, 58.61 hectares of reported area and Rajapur as the nearest town reference for Gangeshwar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra
District Sindhudurg
Taluka Kankavli
CD Block Kankavli
  • Gangeshwar falls under Kankavli Taluka in Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 566431.
  • The record lists 346 people living in 88 households.
  • The reported village area is 58.61 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Rajapur.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Gangeshwar
Census Village Code
566431
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Sindhudurg
District Census Code
529
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kankavli
Sub-district Census Code
04277
CD Block
Kankavli
Households
88
Population
346
Male Population
162
Female Population
184
Sex Ratio
1,135.8
Area
58.61 hectares
Area
0.59 sq km
Nearest Town
Rajapur
Nearest Town Distance
40 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
416601
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 590.34 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.93 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 95.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gangeshwar in the official administrative record. Census village code 566431 and Kankavli CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
529
Sub-district Census Code
04277
Village Census Code
566431
CD Block Code
0328
CD Block Name
Kankavli

Location and Distance

Rajapur is the nearest town listed for Gangeshwar, about 40 km away. Oras Bk. is listed as the district headquarters at about 84 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kankavli
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
23 km
District Headquarter
Oras Bk.
Distance from District Headquarter
84 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Rajapur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
40 km
Nearest Town
Rajapur
Distance from Nearest Town
40 km
Total Geographical Area
58.61 hectares
Area
0.59 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 346 people in 88 households, with 162 male residents and 184 female residents. The average household size is 3.93, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Gangeshwar. Population density works out to about 590.34 people per sq km.

Total Households
88
Total Population
346
Male Population
162
Female Population
184
Sex Ratio
1,135.8
Average Household Size
3.93
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gangeshwar 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
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gangeshwar include hand pump water, treated tap water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gangeshwar 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
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
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 Gangeshwar 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 Gangeshwar is reported as 20 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
20 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
20 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 Gangeshwar show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Cashew and Mango, net sown area is 23.61 hectares and irrigated land is 22.61 hectares (95.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Agricultural Commodities Second
Cashew
Agricultural Commodities Third
Mango
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
24 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
23.61
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
22.61

Other Available Details

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

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gangeshwar

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Union Bank of India 2 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Union Bank of India ATM 416601 Sindhudurg Kankavli Phondaghat Bazarpeth Ugwai Complex, 342/2B Phondaghat, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, 416601

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gangeshwar village located?

Gangeshwar is in Kankavli Taluka of Sindhudurg district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Gangeshwar village in?

Gangeshwar village is in Sindhudurg district.

Which state is Gangeshwar village in?

Gangeshwar village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Gangeshwar under?

Gangeshwar comes under Kankavli Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gangeshwar?

The Census village code of Gangeshwar is 566431.

What is the population of Gangeshwar village?

The village record lists 346 people and 88 households for Gangeshwar.

How many households are in Gangeshwar village?

The village record lists 88 households for Gangeshwar.

What is the male and female population of Gangeshwar?

The record lists 162 male residents and 184 female residents for Gangeshwar.

What is the sex ratio of Gangeshwar village?

The sex ratio of Gangeshwar is 1,135.8 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gangeshwar village?

The reported geographical area of Gangeshwar is 58.61 hectares.

What is the population density of Gangeshwar village?

The approximate population density of Gangeshwar is 590.34 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gangeshwar?

The nearest town listed for Gangeshwar is Rajapur, about 40 km away.

How far is Gangeshwar from the district headquarters?

Gangeshwar is about 84 km from Oras Bk., the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gangeshwar from the sub-district headquarters?

Gangeshwar is about 23 km from Kankavli, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gangeshwar?

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

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

For Gangeshwar, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Cashew and Mango, net sown area is 23.61 hectares and irrigated land is 22.61 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gangeshwar?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gangeshwar. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.