Reservoir · West Bengal · India · CWC · EASTERN region
Kangsabati (Mukutmanipur)
Kangsabati Dam
11.1% full
Total capacity
1,247 hm³
Live storage
1,097 hm³
River
Kangsabati
Basin
Subarnarekha
Primary use
irrigation
Operator
WB
Coordinates
23.083°N, 87.133°E
Last updated
2026-06-04
Current fill
11.1%vs 7 days ago
+0.4%gaining
vs 1 year ago
-11.8%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Weekly storage
Fill history — multi-year
About this reservoir
Data source
official
Storage data: CWC (Central Water Commission) Weekly Storage Bulletin, India. CWC region: EASTERN.
Catchment Weather
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About Kangsabati Dam
As of June 4, 2026, Kangsabati Dam is filled to 11.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 101 hm³ of water out of a maximum 1,247 hm³. At this level the reservoir is critically low. Of that total, about 1,097 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.4 pts), and it is 11.8 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Kangsabati Dam — 134 data points between June 8, 2023 and June 4, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 9.4% (April 30, 2026) to a high of 90.7% (July 17, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around April.
It is operated by WB primarily for irrigation. It lies within the Subarnarekha basin at 23.083°N, 87.133°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 11.1%
- Water stored
- 101 hm³
- Total capacity
- 1,247 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 1,097 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.4 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 11.8 pts
- Primary use
- Irrigation
- River
- Kangsabati
- River basin
- Subarnarekha
- Operator
- WB
- Coordinates
- 23.083°N, 87.133°E
- Last updated
- June 4, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 11.1% | 101 |
| 29 May 2026 | 10.6% | 97 |
| 21 May 2026 | 10.5% | 96 |
| 14 May 2026 | 10.1% | 92 |
| 7 May 2026 | 9.5% | 87 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 9.4% | 86 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 9.5% | 87 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 9.8% | 90 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | 11.9% | 109 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | 17.7% | 162 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 23.4% | 214 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 23.5% | 215 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Kangsabati Dam?
As of June 4, 2026, Kangsabati Dam is at 11.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 101 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Kangsabati Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 4, 2026, Kangsabati Dam is critically low at 11.1% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Kangsabati Dam rising or falling?
The level at Kangsabati Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.4 points).
How much water can Kangsabati Dam hold?
Kangsabati Dam has a total capacity of 1,247 hm³, of which about 1,097 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Kangsabati Dam reservoir located?
Kangsabati Dam is located in West Bengal, India, within the Subarnarekha basin (coordinates 23.083°N, 87.133°E).
What is Kangsabati Dam used for?
Kangsabati Dam is used primarily for irrigation, and is managed by WB.