Khandar - Roha, Raigad

Khandar is a village situated in the Roha tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from Roha Ashtami and around 50 km from Alibag. Sarsoli serves as the Village Panchayat for Khandar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandar is 554320. The village covers a total geographical area of 587 hectares and falls under the 402109 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Khandar

According to the 2011 Census, Khandar village had a total population of 662 people, including 322 males and 340 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.06%, with male literacy at 60.51% and female literacy at 47.93%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 164.

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

Nearby Villages of Khandar

Khandar 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 Khandar

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Khandar. The nearest railway station is Roha, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Khandar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Khandar is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandar

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

Health Facilities in Khandar

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

FAQs about Khandar