Khandala - Basavakalyan, Bidar

Khandala is a village situated in the Basavakalyan taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basavakalyan and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Betbalkunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khandala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandala is 599741. The village covers a total geographical area of 594.75 hectares and falls under the 585327 pincode. Basavakalyan is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Khandala

According to the 2011 Census, Khandala village had a total population of 1,282 people, including 595 males and 687 females, living in 284 households. The sex ratio was 1,155 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.92%, with male literacy at 81.41% and female literacy at 57.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 272, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 129.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Khandala

Khandala 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 Khandala

Khandala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhalki, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basavakalyan to Khandala is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Khandala is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandala

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

Health Facilities in Khandala

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

FAQs about Khandala