Khengar

Khengar is a village located in Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 21km away from sub-district headquarter Mahabaleshwar (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Satara. As per 2009 stats, Khingar is the gram panchayat of Khengar village.

Khengar has its own place in the vibrant Satara region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Khengar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khengar is 562962. The village spans a total geographical area of 447 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 412805. Panchgani is nearest town to Khengar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 4km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khengar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Wai Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Satara Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Khengar

Below is a concise population overview of Khengar as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,402 760 642
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 156 85 71
Scheduled Castes (SC) 225 117 108
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 5 3 2
Literate Population 1,121 649 472
Illiterate Population 281 111 170

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Khengar village:

  • The total population of Khengar village is around 1,402, including approximately 760 males and 642 females, with a sex ratio of 844 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 156 children aged 0–6 years in Khengar village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Khengar village has 225 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 5 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Khengar village is about 79.96%, with male literacy at 85.39% and female literacy at 73.52%.
  • There are around 292 households in Khengar village.

Connectivity of Khengar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Khengar. As per the 2011 stats, Khengar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Khengar

Knowing the nearby villages of Khengar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Khengar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Khengar

Where is Khengar located?
Khengar village is situated in Mahabaleshwar Tehsil, within the Satara district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Khengar?
The Gram Panchayat of Khengar is Khingar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Khengar?
The pincode of Khengar is 412805, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Khengar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Khengar is 1,402, with 760 males and 642 females.
How many households are there in Khengar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Khengar village has a total of 292 households.
What is the literacy rate in Khengar as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Khengar is 79.96%. The male literacy rate is 85.39%, while the female literacy rate is 73.52%.