Indian Village Directory

Ghaneghar Village

Ghaneghar is an inhabited village in Vikramgad Taluka of Thane district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 551811, the Census 2011 record lists 1,056 people in 218 households and the reported area is 1,774 hectares. The local references include Vikramgad CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palghar at about 25 km.

In short:

Ghaneghar is a village in Vikramgad Taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 551811 and 1,056 people in 218 households.

Village Code551811
Population1,056
Households218
Area1,774 hectares
Nearest TownPalghar

Detailed village profile

Ghaneghar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,056 people, 1,774 hectares of reported area and Palghar as the nearest town reference for Ghaneghar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra
District Thane
Taluka Vikramgad
CD Block Vikramgad
  • Ghaneghar falls under Vikramgad Taluka in Thane district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 551811.
  • The record lists 1,056 people living in 218 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,774 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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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
Ghaneghar
Census Village Code
551811
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Thane
District Census Code
517
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Vikramgad
Sub-district Census Code
04159
CD Block
Vikramgad
Households
218
Population
1,056
Male Population
489
Female Population
567
Sex Ratio
1,159.51
Area
1,774 hectares
Area
17.74 sq km
Nearest Town
Palghar
Nearest Town Distance
25 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 59.53 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.84 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 100% 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 Ghaneghar in the official administrative record. Census village code 551811 and Vikramgad CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
517
Sub-district Census Code
04159
Village Census Code
551811
CD Block Code
0210
CD Block Name
Vikramgad

Location and Distance

Palghar is the nearest town listed for Ghaneghar, about 25 km away. Thane is listed as the district headquarters at about 95 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Vikramgad
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
49 km
District Headquarter
Thane
Distance from District Headquarter
95 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palghar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town
Palghar
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
1,774 hectares
Area
17.74 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,056 people in 218 households, with 489 male residents and 567 female residents. The average household size is 4.84, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Ghaneghar. Population density works out to about 59.53 people per sq km.

Total Households
218
Total Population
1,056
Male Population
489
Female Population
567
Sex Ratio
1,159.51
Average Household Size
4.84
ST Population
1,056
ST Male Population
489
ST Female Population
567
ST Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ghaneghar list 3 government primary schools. 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
3

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Ghaneghar. 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 Ghaneghar 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ghaneghar 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 Ghaneghar include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

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 Ghaneghar 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
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Ghaneghar show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 738 hectares and irrigated land is 738 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
1,014 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
21.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
738.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
738.0

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ghaneghar village located?

Ghaneghar is in Vikramgad Taluka of Thane district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Ghaneghar village in?

Ghaneghar village is in Thane district.

Which state is Ghaneghar village in?

Ghaneghar village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Ghaneghar under?

Ghaneghar comes under Vikramgad Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ghaneghar?

The Census village code of Ghaneghar is 551811.

What is the population of Ghaneghar village?

The village record lists 1,056 people and 218 households for Ghaneghar.

How many households are in Ghaneghar village?

The village record lists 218 households for Ghaneghar.

What is the male and female population of Ghaneghar?

The record lists 489 male residents and 567 female residents for Ghaneghar.

What is the sex ratio of Ghaneghar village?

The sex ratio of Ghaneghar is 1,159.51 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ghaneghar village?

The reported geographical area of Ghaneghar is 1,774 hectares.

What is the population density of Ghaneghar village?

The approximate population density of Ghaneghar is 59.53 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ghaneghar?

The nearest town listed for Ghaneghar is Palghar, about 25 km away.

How far is Ghaneghar from the district headquarters?

Ghaneghar is about 95 km from Thane, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ghaneghar from the sub-district headquarters?

Ghaneghar is about 49 km from Vikramgad, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ghaneghar?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools for Ghaneghar.

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

For Ghaneghar, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 738 hectares and irrigated land is 738 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.