Khandala - Brahmapuri, Chandrapur

Khandala is a village situated in the Brahmapuri tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Brahmapuri and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Khandala village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandala is 540750. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.4 hectares and falls under the 441206 pincode. Brahmapuri 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. For political representation, the village falls under the Chimur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khandala

According to the 2011 Census, Khandala village had a total population of 1,845 people, including 936 males and 909 females, living in 456 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.54%, with male literacy at 88.73% and female literacy at 69.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 289, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Khandala. The nearest railway station is Bramhapuri, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapuri to Khandala is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Khandala is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 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