Khandala - Sillod, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Khandala is a village situated in the Sillod tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from Sillod and around 94 km from Aurangabad. Khandala village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandala is 548570. The village covers a total geographical area of 673.26 hectares and falls under the 431135 pincode. Sillod is the nearest town, located about 30 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 1,398 people, including 732 males and 666 females, living in 291 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.33%, with male literacy at 91.21% and female literacy at 55.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 123, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 63.

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 Jamner, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon 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 Sillod to Khandala is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Khandala is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 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