Khandala - Mehkar, Buldhana

Khandala is a village situated in the Mehkar tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from Mehkar and around 75 km from Buldana. Khandala village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandala is 529046. The village covers a total geographical area of 627.53 hectares and falls under the 443301 pincode. Mehkar is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Khandala

According to the 2011 Census, Khandala village had a total population of 1,851 people, including 979 males and 872 females, living in 391 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.05%, with male literacy at 83.86% and female literacy at 65.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 270, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Aman Vadi, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mehkar to Khandala is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana 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