Khandala - Telhara, Akola

Khandala is a village situated in the Telhara tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Telhara and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Khandala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandala is 529625. The village covers a total geographical area of 928.51 hectares and falls under the 444103 pincode. Akot is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Khandala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Khandala

As per Census 2011, Khandala village has a total population of 2,214 people, consisting of 1,120 males and 1,094 females. The village has 484 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 299 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,637 literate and 577 illiterate residents. Additionally, 146 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 47 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 Kiwar Khed, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akot to Khandala is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Khandala is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 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