Handikhera - Homnabad, Bidar

Handikhera is a village situated in the Homnabad taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Homnabad and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Ghodwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Handikhera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Handikhera is 600261. The village covers a total geographical area of 949.83 hectares and falls under the 585418 pincode. Homnabad is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Handikhera

According to the 2011 Census, Handikhera village had a total population of 2,460 people, including 1,262 males and 1,198 females, living in 467 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.00%, with male literacy at 80.90% and female literacy at 60.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 410, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,021.

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

Nearby Villages of Handikhera

Handikhera 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 Handikhera

Handikhera 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 101.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Homnabad to Handikhera is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Handikhera is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Handikhera

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

Health Facilities in Handikhera

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

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