Khandhera Village Overview
Khandhera is a village in Talaja tehsil of Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. It lies about 12 km from Talaja tehsil headquarters and around 65 km from Bhavnagar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Khandhera village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Khandhera village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandhera is 516647. The village covers a geographical area of 1164.35 hectares and has a pincode of 364140. Talaja is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Location Map of Khandhera
Population & Demographics of Khandhera
This section provides population and demographic details of Khandhera village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,486 | 1,200 | 1,286 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 343 | 151 | 192 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 115 | 61 | 54 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,269 | 751 | 518 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,217 | 449 | 768 |
Key population details of Khandhera village are given below:
- Khandhera village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,486, including approximately 1,200 males and 1,286 females, with a sex ratio of 1071 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 115 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Khandhera village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 51.05%.
- There are around 382 households in Khandhera village.
Transport & Connectivity of Khandhera
Transport facilities help residents of Khandhera village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Khandhera
The following villages are located close to Khandhera and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Khandhera
- Where is Khandhera located?
- Khandhera village is located in Talaja Taluka, Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Khandhera?
- Khandhera is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Khandhera?
- The pincode of Khandhera is 364140.
- What is the population of Khandhera?
- Khandhera has a total population of 2,486, including 1,200 males and 1,286 females.
- How many households are there in Khandhera?
- There are 382 households in Khandhera.
- What is the literacy rate in Khandhera?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khandhera is 51.05%. Male literacy is 62.58% and female literacy is 40.28%.