Khandad - Tumsar, Bhandara

Khandad is a village situated in the Tumsar tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tumsar and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Gudarikhurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khandad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandad is 536696. The village covers a total geographical area of 218 hectares and falls under the 441907 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Khandad

As per Census 2011, Khandad village has a total population of 440 people, consisting of 217 males and 223 females. The village has 107 households and a sex ratio of 1,027 females per 1,000 males. There are 40 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 332 literate and 108 illiterate residents. Additionally, 15 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 26 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khandad

Khandad 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 Khandad

Khandad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gobarwahi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumsar to Khandad is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Khandad is about 61 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 Khandad

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

Health Facilities in Khandad

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

FAQs about Khandad