Ganje is an inhabited village in Palghar Taluka of Thane district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 552384, the Census 2011 record lists 1,975 people in 386 households and the reported area is 1,171.15 hectares. The local references include Palghar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palghar at about 48 km.
In short:
Ganje is a village in Palghar Taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 552384 and 1,975 people in 386 households.
Village Code552384
Population1,975
Households386
Area1,171.15 hectares
Nearest TownPalghar
Detailed village profile
Ganje at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,975 people, 1,171.15 hectares of reported area and Palghar as the nearest town reference for Ganje, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Ganje falls under Palghar Taluka in Thane district, Maharashtra.
The Census village code is 552384.
The record lists 1,975 people living in 386 households.
The reported village area is 1,171.15 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Palghar.
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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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
Ganje
Census Village Code
552384
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Thane
District Census Code
517
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Palghar
Sub-district Census Code
04163
CD Block
Palghar
Households
386
Population
1,975
Male Population
1,030
Female Population
945
Sex Ratio
917.48
Area
1,171.15 hectares
Area
11.71 sq km
Nearest Town
Palghar
Nearest Town Distance
48 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
401409
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 Density168.64 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.12 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share99.09%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share32.7%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Ganje in the official administrative record. Census village code 552384 and Palghar CD Block.
State Census Code
27
District Census Code
517
Sub-district Census Code
04163
Village Census Code
552384
CD Block Code
0214
CD Block Name
Palghar
Location and Distance
Palghar is the nearest town listed for Ganje, about 48 km away. Thane is listed as the district headquarters at about 73 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Palghar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
48 km
District Headquarter
Thane
Distance from District Headquarter
73 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palghar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
48 km
Nearest Town
Palghar
Distance from Nearest Town
48 km
Total Geographical Area
1,171.15 hectares
Area
11.71 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,975 people in 386 households, with 1,030 male residents and 945 female residents. The average household size is 5.12, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.09% for Ganje. Population density works out to about 168.64 people per sq km.
Total Households
386
Total Population
1,975
Male Population
1,030
Female Population
945
Sex Ratio
917.48
Average Household Size
5.12
ST Population
1,957
ST Male Population
1,022
ST Female Population
935
ST Population Share
99.09
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Ganje list 3 government primary schools 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
3
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Ganje. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ganje include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Ganje include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
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 Ganje include commercial bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Commercial Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Ganje is reported as 16 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
16 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Ganje show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Grass, net sown area is 62.44 hectares and irrigated land is 20.42 hectares (32.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Agricultural Commodities Second
Grass
Forest Area In Hectares
1,042.08 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.8
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
18.39 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3.13 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
43.31 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
62.44
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
42.02 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
20.42
Canals Area In Hectares
42.02 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
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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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.