Khandika - Sagar, Shivamogga

Khandika is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Sagar and around 80 km from Shimoga. Kandika serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khandika village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandika is 607175. The village covers a total geographical area of 490.09 hectares and falls under the 577401 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Khandika

As per Census 2011, Khandika village has a total population of 712 people, consisting of 342 males and 370 females. The village has 177 households and a sex ratio of 1,081 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 585 literate and 127 illiterate residents. Additionally, 100 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 160 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khandika

Khandika 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 Khandika

Khandika is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Khandika is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Khandika is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandika

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

Health Facilities in Khandika

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

FAQs about Khandika