Khandodi - Honavar, Uttara Kannada

Khandodi is a village situated in the Honavar taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Honnavar and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Nagarbastikeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khandodi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandodi is 603814. The village covers a total geographical area of 1825.18 hectares and falls under the 581384 pincode. Honavar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Khandodi

As per Census 2011, Khandodi village has a total population of 359 people, consisting of 183 males and 176 females. The village has 69 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 245 literate and 114 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population359183176
Child Population (0–6 yrs)522626
Literate Population245126119
Illiterate Population1145757

Nearby Villages of Khandodi

Khandodi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ShirkurNorth-West2.96 km
UrulagalluSouth4.61 km
MagodWest4.79 km
KudrigeNorth-West5.65 km
HadgeriEast6.10 km
NagarabastikeriNorth-East6.32 km
AshikeriWest6.52 km
HulegarNorth7.43 km
SaralagiNorth7.44 km
UpponiNorth-West7.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khandodi

Khandodi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Manki, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honavar to Khandodi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Khandodi is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandodi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Khandodi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khandodi

Where is Khandodi located?

Khandodi village is located in Honavar Taluka, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khandodi?

The Gram Panchayat of Khandodi is Nagarbastikeri.

What is the pincode of Khandodi?

The pincode of Khandodi is 581384.

What is the population of Khandodi?

Khandodi has a total population of 359, including 183 males and 176 females.

How many households are there in Khandodi?

There are 69 households in Khandodi.

What is the literacy rate in Khandodi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khandodi is 68.25%. Male literacy is 68.85% and female literacy is 67.61%.