Khand - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Khand is a village situated in the Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malwan and around 6 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Talgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khand is 566623. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.15 hectares and falls under the 416534 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Khand village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kudal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khand

According to the 2011 Census, Khand village had a total population of 286 people, including 129 males and 157 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 1,217 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.15%, with male literacy at 94.21% and female literacy at 83.22%.

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

Nearby Villages of Khand

Khand 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 Khand

Khand is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindhudurg, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Khand is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Khand is about 6 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khand

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

Health Facilities in Khand

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

FAQs about Khand