Khand Village Overview
Khand is a village in Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It lies about 35 km from Malwan tehsil headquarters and around 6 km from Oras Bk. district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Talgaon is the Gram Panchayat for Khand village.
The sections below provide essential information about Khand village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khand is 566623. The village covers a geographical area of 158.15 hectares and has a pincode of 416534. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.
Location Map of Khand
Population & Demographics of Khand
This section provides population and demographic details of Khand village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 286 | 129 | 157 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 238 | 114 | 124 |
| Illiterate Population | 48 | 15 | 33 |
Key population details of Khand village are given below:
- Khand village is a small village with a total population of around 286, including approximately 129 males and 157 females, with a sex ratio of 1217 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- The literacy level of Khand village is high, with a literacy rate of about 83.22%.
- There are around 80 households in Khand village.
Transport & Connectivity of Khand
Transport facilities help residents of Khand village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Khand
The following villages are located close to Khand and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Khand
- Where is Khand located?
- Khand village is located in Malwan Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Khand?
- The Gram Panchayat of Khand is Talgaon (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Khand?
- The pincode of Khand is 416534.
- What is the population of Khand?
- Khand has a total population of 286, including 129 males and 157 females.
- How many households are there in Khand?
- There are 80 households in Khand.
- What is the literacy rate in Khand?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khand is 83.22%. Male literacy is 88.37% and female literacy is 78.98%.