Reservoir · West Bengal · India · CWC · EASTERN region
Kangsabati (Mukutmanipur)
Kangsabati Dam
30.9% 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
2026-07-30
Current fill
30.9%vs 7 days ago
+8.2%gaining
vs 1 year ago
-41.0%year-over-year
7-day trend
↑rising
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 July 30, 2026, Kangsabati Dam is filled to 30.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 282 hm³ of water out of a maximum 1,247 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low. Of that total, about 1,097 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 8.2 percentage points, and it is 41.0 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Kangsabati Dam — 141 data points between June 8, 2023 and July 30, 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
- 30.9%
- Water stored
- 282 hm³
- Total capacity
- 1,247 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 1,097 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 8.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 41.0 pts
- Primary use
- Irrigation
- River
- Kangsabati
- River basin
- Subarnarekha
- Operator
- WB
- Coordinates
- 23.083°N, 87.133°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 30.9% | 282 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 22.6% | 207 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 17.7% | 162 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 13.5% | 123 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 12.3% | 112 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 12.1% | 111 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 11.1% | 101 |
| 31 May 2026 | 30.5% | 279 |
| 29 May 2026 | 10.6% | 97 |
| 21 May 2026 | 10.5% | 96 |
| 14 May 2026 | 10.1% | 92 |
| 7 May 2026 | 9.5% | 87 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Kangsabati Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Kangsabati Dam is at 30.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 282 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Kangsabati Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Kangsabati Dam is low at 30.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Kangsabati Dam rising or falling?
The level at Kangsabati Dam is rising — it gained 8.2 percentage points over the latest week on record.
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.