Khandala - Murtijapur, Akola

Khandala is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 58.5 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Khandla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khandala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandala is 530328. The village covers a total geographical area of 628.52 hectares and falls under the 444107 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Khandala

According to the 2011 Census, Khandala village had a total population of 642 people, including 337 males and 305 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.11%, with male literacy at 92.93% and female literacy at 86.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 446, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Khandala

Khandala 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 Khandala

Khandala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Khandala is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Khandala is about 58.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandala

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

Health Facilities in Khandala

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

FAQs about Khandala