Khandashi - Mawal, Pune

Khandashi is a village situated in the Mawal tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vadgaon and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Khandshi serves as the Village Panchayat for Khandashi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandashi is 555954. The village covers a total geographical area of 3065.82 hectares and falls under the 410405 pincode. Lonavala is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Khandashi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Maval Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Khandashi

According to the 2011 Census, Khandashi village had a total population of 614 people, including 326 males and 288 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.77%, with male literacy at 77.86% and female literacy at 57.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 146.

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

Nearby Villages of Khandashi

Khandashi 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 Khandashi

Khandashi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Malavli, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lonavala to Khandashi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Khandashi is about 60 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 Khandashi

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

Health Facilities in Khandashi

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

FAQs about Khandashi