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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Kengwal village had a total population of 160 people, including 61 males and 99 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 1,623 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.97%, with male literacy at 96.15% and female literacy at 61.70%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1606199
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1495
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1085058
Illiterate Population521141

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KanteSouth1.18 km
VesaviNorth1.43 km
ValmikinagarNorth-West1.67 km
Shipole BandarNorth-East2.29 km
ShipoleEast2.36 km
NarayannagarSouth-West2.42 km
BankotWest2.48 km
RanavaliSouth2.63 km
VelasSouth-West3.44 km
AmbavaliSouth-East3.65 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kengwal

Where is Kengwal located?

Kengwal village is located in Mandangad Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Kengwal?

The Village Panchayat of Kengwal is Vesavi.

What is the pincode of Kengwal?

The pincode of Kengwal is 415208.

What is the population of Kengwal?

Kengwal had a total population of 160, including 61 males and 99 females.

How many households are there in Kengwal?

Kengwal had 55 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kengwal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kengwal was 73.97%. Male literacy was 96.15% and female literacy was 61.70%.