Kengwal - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Kengwal is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 72 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 198 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Vesavi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kengwal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kengwal is 564741. The village covers a total geographical area of 388.99 hectares and falls under the 415208 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 72 km away.

Kengwal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dapoli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kengwal

As per Census 2011, Kengwal village has a total population of 160 people, consisting of 61 males and 99 females. The village has 55 households and a sex ratio of 1,622 females per 1,000 males. There are 14 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 108 literate and 52 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kengwal are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kengwal

Kengwal is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kengwal

Public transport in the Kengwal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Veer, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Kengwal is about 72 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kengwal is about 198 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kengwal

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kengwal village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kengwal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kengwal village are given below:

FAQs about Kengwal