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.

Here you can discover what makes Khengar unique in its vibrant Mahabaleshwar-Satara region. You’ll see Khengar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

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.

Google Map of Khengar

Population of Khengar

According to the 2011 Census, Khengar has a total population of about 1,402, with approximately 760 males and 642 females. The sex ratio is around 844 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 156 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 225 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 5. The overall literacy rate is approximately 79.96%, with male literacy at about 85.39% and female literacy near 73.52%. There are around 292 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khengar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

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