Khandsara - Bodla, Kabeerdham

Khandsara is a village situated in the Bodla tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodla and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Khandsara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandsara is 439293. The village covers a total geographical area of 284.41 hectares and falls under the 491995 pincode. Bodla is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Khandsara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the KAWARDHA Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khandsara

As per Census 2011, Khandsara village has a total population of 1,743 people, consisting of 878 males and 865 females. The village has 392 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 290 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 947 literate and 796 illiterate residents. Additionally, 105 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 141 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khandsara are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,743878865
Child Population (0–6 yrs)290134156
Scheduled Castes (SC)1055154
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1417269
Literate Population947620327
Illiterate Population796258538

Nearby Villages of Khandsara

Khandsara 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)
SirmiWest1.44 km
MadmadaSouth-East1.68 km
GhonthaNorth-West1.84 km
BinauriNorth-East1.98 km
Jangal Plot KanpaNorth-West2.40 km
Saraipatera KalanSouth2.40 km
BijaitolaNorth-East2.46 km
KabratolaSouth-West2.58 km
Ghoghra KalanNorth2.68 km
MahaliSouth-West2.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khandsara

Khandsara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Salkaroad, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
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 Bodla to Khandsara is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Khandsara is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandsara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Khandsara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Khandsara

Where is Khandsara located?

Khandsara village is located in Bodla Tehsil, Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khandsara?

Khandsara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khandsara?

The pincode of Khandsara is 491995.

What is the population of Khandsara?

Khandsara has a total population of 1,743, including 878 males and 865 females.

How many households are there in Khandsara?

There are 392 households in Khandsara.

What is the literacy rate in Khandsara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khandsara is 54.33%. Male literacy is 70.62% and female literacy is 37.80%.