Khandaka Village Overview
Khandaka is a village in Tirthahalli tehsil of Shimoga district, Karnataka. It lies about 14 km from Tirthahalli tehsil headquarters and around 65 km from Shimoga district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Nonaburu is the Gram Panchayat for Khandaka village.
The sections below provide essential information about Khandaka 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 Khandaka is 608095. The village covers a geographical area of 436.31 hectares and has a pincode of 577414. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.
Location Map of Khandaka
Population & Demographics of Khandaka
This section provides population and demographic details of Khandaka village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 418 | 205 | 213 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 33 | 15 | 18 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 69 | 26 | 43 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Literate Population | 322 | 172 | 150 |
| Illiterate Population | 96 | 33 | 63 |
Key population details of Khandaka village are given below:
- Khandaka village is a small village with a total population of around 418, including approximately 205 males and 213 females, with a sex ratio of 1039 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 69 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 15 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Khandaka village is high, with a literacy rate of about 77.03%.
- There are around 103 households in Khandaka village.
Transport & Connectivity of Khandaka
Transport facilities help residents of Khandaka 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 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Khandaka
The following villages are located close to Khandaka 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 Khandaka
- Where is Khandaka located?
- Khandaka village is located in Tirthahalli Taluka, Shimoga district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Khandaka?
- The Gram Panchayat of Khandaka is Nonaburu (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Khandaka?
- The pincode of Khandaka is 577414.
- What is the population of Khandaka?
- Khandaka has a total population of 418, including 205 males and 213 females.
- How many households are there in Khandaka?
- There are 103 households in Khandaka.
- What is the literacy rate in Khandaka?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khandaka is 77.03%. Male literacy is 83.90% and female literacy is 70.42%.