Khanoli - Vengurla, Sindhudurg

Khanoli is a village situated in the Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vengurla and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Khanoli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanoli is 566651. The village covers a total geographical area of 656.61 hectares and falls under the 416516 pincode. Vengurla is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Khanoli

According to the 2011 Census, Khanoli village had a total population of 978 people, including 464 males and 514 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 1,108 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.66%, with male literacy at 91.08% and female literacy at 82.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66.

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

Nearby Villages of Khanoli

Khanoli 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 Khanoli

Khanoli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Zarap, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vengurla to Khanoli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Khanoli is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khanoli

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

Health Facilities in Khanoli

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

FAQs about Khanoli