Khandal - Gadhinglaj, Kolhapur

Khandal is a village situated in the Gadhinglaj tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadhinglaj and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Khanadal serves as the Village Panchayat for Khandal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandal is 567993. The village covers a total geographical area of 910 hectares and falls under the 416551 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Khandal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chandgad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kolhapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khandal

According to the 2011 Census, Khandal village had a total population of 3,302 people, including 1,637 males and 1,665 females, living in 739 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.01%, with male literacy at 82.42% and female literacy at 63.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 311, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Khandal

Khandal 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 Khandal

Khandal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parkanhatti, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Khandal is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Khandal is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandal

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

Health Facilities in Khandal

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

FAQs about Khandal