Khandala
Khandala is a Town and Tehsil in Satara District of Maharashtra. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Khandala Block (CD) is 04257. The total area of Khandala Tehsil is 523 km², which includes 498.37 km² of rural area and 24.54 km² of urban area. Khandala has a sex ratio of approximately 947 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Khandala Tehsil
Khandala Tehsil has a total of 67 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Khandala Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Ahire | Ahire | Wai (35 km) |
2 | Ajnuj | Ajnuj | Wai (32 km) |
3 | Ambarwadi | Ambarwadi | Wai (35 km) |
4 | Andori | Andori | Phaltan (37 km) |
5 | Asawali | Asawali | Wai (35 km) |
6 | Atit | Atit | Bhor (15 km) |
7 | Balu Patlachiwadi | Balu Patalachiwadi | Phaltan (32 km) |
8 | Bavda | Bavada | Wai (32 km) |
9 | Bavkalwadi | Bavakalwadi | Phaltan (39 km) |
10 | Bhadavade | Bhadavade | Wai (35 km) |
11 | Bhade | Bhade | Phaltan (56 km) |
12 | Bhatghar | Bhatghar | Bhor (2 km) |
13 | Bholi | Bholi | Wai (35 km) |
14 | Bori | Bori | Phaltan (30 km) |
15 | Dhangarwadi | Dhanagarwadi | Bhor (16 km) |
16 | Dhawadwadi | Dhavadwadi | Wai (33 km) |
17 | Ghadgewadi | Ghadagewadi | Bhor (25 km) |
18 | Ghatdare | Ghatdare | Wai (33 km) |
19 | Guthalwadi | Guthalwadi | Bhor (8 km) |
20 | Harali | Harali | Wai (33 km) |
21 | Hartali | Rajewadi | Bhor (5 km) |
22 | Javale | Javale | Wai (48 km) |
23 | Kanhavadi | Kanhavadi | Bhor (5 km) |
24 | Kanheri | Kanheri | Wai (40 km) |
25 | Karadwadi | Karadwadi | Phaltan (37 km) |
26 | Karnavadi | Karnvadi | Bhor (22 km) |
27 | Kavathe | Kavathe | Wai (46 km) |
28 | Kesurdi | Kesurdi | Wai (26 km) |
29 | Khandala | Khandala | Wai (30 km) |
30 | Khed Bk | Khed Bk | Phaltan (34 km) |
31 | Koparde | Koparde | Phaltan (12 km) |
32 | Limachiwadi | Limbachiwadi | Bhor (27 km) |
33 | Lohom | Lohom | Bhor (25 km) |
34 | Lonand | Lonand | Khandala |
35 | Loni | Loni | Bhor (35 km) |
36 | Mane Colony | Bholi | Wai (40 km) |
37 | Mariachiwadi | Mariaichiwadi | Phaltan (32 km) |
38 | Mhavashi | Mhavashi | Wai (30 km) |
39 | Mirje | Miraje | Bhor (25 km) |
40 | Moh Tarf Shirwal | Shirwal | Khandala |
41 | Morve | Morve | Wai (35 km) |
42 | Naigaon | Naigaon | Bhor (26 km) |
43 | Nimbodi | Nimbodi | Phaltan (36 km) |
44 | Padali | Padali | Phaltan (37 km) |
45 | Padegaon | Padegaon | Phaltan (38 km) |
46 | Palashi | Palashi | Bhor (15 km) |
47 | Pargaon | Pargaon | Wai (20 km) |
48 | Pimpare Bk | Pimpare Bk | Phaltan (43 km) |
49 | Pisalwadi | Pisalwadi | Bhor (16 km) |
50 | Rajewadi | Rajewadi | Bhor (5 km) |
51 | Rui | Andori | Phaltan (38 km) |
52 | Sangvi | Sangavi | Bhor (25 km) |
53 | Shedgewadi | Shedagewadi | Phaltan (44 km) |
54 | Shekhmirwadi | Shekhmirwadi | Wai (26 km) |
55 | Shindewadi | Shindewadi | Bhor (17 km) |
56 | Shirwal | Shirwal | Bhor (17 km) |
57 | Shivajinagar | Shivajinagar | Wai (35 km) |
58 | Sukhed | Sukhed | Phaltan (36 km) |
59 | Tondal | Tondal | Bhor (30 km) |
60 | Vadgaon | Wadgaon | Bhor (27 km) |
61 | Wadwadi | Rajewadi | Bhor (5 km) |
62 | Waghoshi | Waghoshi | Phaltan (37 km) |
63 | Wanyachiwadi | Wanechiwadi | Wai (28 km) |
64 | Wathar Bk | Wathar Bk | Phaltan (44 km) |
65 | Wing | Wing | Bhor (7 km) |
66 | Yelewadi | Bori | Phaltan (33 km) |
67 | Zagalwadi | Zagalwadi | Bhor (25 km) |
Population of Khandala Tehsil
The population profile of Khandala Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Khandala Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 1,37,418 | 1,18,695 | 18,723 |
Male Population | 70,565 | 61,005 | 9,560 |
Female Population | 66,853 | 57,690 | 9,163 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,999 | 12,890 | 2,109 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,966 | 6,853 | 1,113 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,033 | 6,037 | 996 |
Literate Population | 1,04,547 | 89,685 | 14,862 |
Literate Male Population | 57,140 | 49,314 | 7,826 |
Literate Female Population | 47,407 | 40,371 | 7,036 |
Illiterate Population | 32,871 | 29,010 | 3,861 |
Illiterate Male Population | 13,425 | 11,691 | 1,734 |
Illiterate Female Population | 19,446 | 17,319 | 2,127 |
Total Households | 30,230 | 26,191 | 4,039 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Khandala Tehsil is around 1,37,418 people. This includes 70,565 males and 66,853 females. Rural population is about 1,18,695 (61,005 males and 57,690 females), while urban population is nearly 18,723 (9,560 males and 9,163 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 14,999 of the population, with 7,966 boys and 7,033 girls. Rural areas have 12,890 children, and urban areas have about 2,109 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,04,547 literate people in Khandala Tehsil, including 57,140 literate males and 47,407 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 89,685 individuals and urban literacy covers around 14,862 people.
- About 32,871 people in Khandala Tehsil are not literate, including 13,425 males and 19,446 females. Rural areas include 29,010 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 3,861 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 30,230 households, with 26,191 in villages and 4,039 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Khandala Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 12,975 | 10,513 | 2,462 |
SC Male Population | 6,557 | 5,329 | 1,228 |
SC Female Population | 6,418 | 5,184 | 1,234 |
Total ST Population | 2,073 | 1,474 | 599 |
ST Male Population | 1,032 | 740 | 292 |
ST Female Population | 1,041 | 734 | 307 |
Population Density | 263 / km² | 238 / km² | 763 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Khandala Tehsil is approximately 12,975 people, including 6,557 males and 6,418 females. Around 10,513 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,462 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Khandala Tehsil is about 2,073 people, including 1,032 males and 1,041 females. Around 1,474 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 599 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 263 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 238 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 763 people per sq. km.