Khandas - Karjat, Raigad

Khandas is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 33 km from Karjat and around 103 km from Alibag. Khandas village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandas is 553577. The village covers a total geographical area of 1091 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Khandas

According to the 2011 Census, Khandas village had a total population of 2,833 people, including 1,418 males and 1,415 females, living in 588 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.70%, with male literacy at 86.48% and female literacy at 64.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,041.

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

Nearby Villages of Khandas

Khandas 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 Khandas

Khandas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Shelu, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Khandas is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Khandas is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandas

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

Health Facilities in Khandas

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

FAQs about Khandas