Khandgaon - Pathardi, Ahilyanagar

Khandgaon is a village situated in the Pathardi tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from Pathardi and around 42 km from Ahmadnagar. Khandgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandgaon is 557951. The village covers a total geographical area of 645 hectares and falls under the 414106 pincode. Pathardi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Khandgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Khandgaon village had a total population of 1,397 people, including 749 males and 648 females, living in 254 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.05%, with male literacy at 90.11% and female literacy at 68.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 458, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 84.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,397749648
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1749282
Scheduled Castes (SC)458259199
Scheduled Tribes (ST)843945
Literate Population979592387
Illiterate Population418157261

Nearby Villages of Khandgaon

Khandgaon 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)
JoharwadiEast2.02 km
BhoseSouth-East2.60 km
LohasarWest2.88 km
RaghohivreNorth3.11 km
KaudgaonEast3.67 km
DharwadiNorth-West4.23 km
DagadwadiSouth4.29 km
DongarwadiWest5.04 km
TribhuwanwadiEast5.09 km
KaranjiSouth-East5.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khandgaon

Khandgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ahmadnagar, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.2 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 Pathardi to Khandgaon is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Khandgaon is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khandgaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Khandgaon

Where is Khandgaon located?

Khandgaon village is located in Pathardi Tehsil, Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Khandgaon?

Khandgaon is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khandgaon?

The pincode of Khandgaon is 414106.

What is the population of Khandgaon?

Khandgaon had a total population of 1,397, including 749 males and 648 females.

How many households are there in Khandgaon?

Khandgaon had 254 households.

What is the literacy rate in Khandgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khandgaon was 80.05%. Male literacy was 90.11% and female literacy was 68.37%.