Khandikeri - Aurad, Bidar

Khandikeri is a village situated in the Aurad taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aurad and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Ekamaba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khandikeri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandikeri is 600055. The village covers a total geographical area of 1025.38 hectares and falls under the 585326 pincode. Aurad is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Khandikeri

As per Census 2011, Khandikeri village has a total population of 1,149 people, consisting of 587 males and 562 females. The village has 209 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 168 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 579 literate and 570 illiterate residents. Additionally, 372 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 74 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khandikeri

Khandikeri 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Khandikeri

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Khandikeri. The nearest railway station is Kamalnagar, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurad to Khandikeri is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Khandikeri is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandikeri

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

Health Facilities in Khandikeri

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

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