Kinjalghar - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Kinjalghar is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 64 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 204 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Nigadi serves as the Village Panchayat for Kinjalghar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kinjalghar is 564709. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.77 hectares and falls under the 415203 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Kinjalghar 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 Kinjalghar

According to the 2011 Census, Kinjalghar village had a total population of 187 people, including 68 males and 119 females, living in 31 households. The sex ratio was 1,750 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.62%, with male literacy at 97.83% and female literacy at 80.00%.

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 Population18768119
Child Population (0–6 yrs)412219
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1254580
Illiterate Population622339

Nearby Villages of Kinjalghar

Kinjalghar 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)
BandwadiNorth-West1.53 km
GhumariSouth1.56 km
ShigvanSouth-East1.92 km
NigadiSouth2.57 km
TalavadeWest2.59 km
Ambavane Bk.North-East2.69 km
ToradiNorth3.15 km
KonzariNorth-West3.37 km
AmbadaweSouth-East3.61 km
PangaloliNorth3.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kinjalghar

Public transport in the Kinjalghar is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Veer, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Kinjalghar is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kinjalghar is about 204 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kinjalghar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kinjalghar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kinjalghar

Where is Kinjalghar located?

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

What is the Village Panchayat of Kinjalghar?

The Village Panchayat of Kinjalghar is Nigadi.

What is the pincode of Kinjalghar?

The pincode of Kinjalghar is 415203.

What is the population of Kinjalghar?

Kinjalghar had a total population of 187, including 68 males and 119 females.

How many households are there in Kinjalghar?

Kinjalghar had 31 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kinjalghar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kinjalghar was 85.62%. Male literacy was 97.83% and female literacy was 80.00%.