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

As per Census 2011, Khanoli village has a total population of 978 people, consisting of 464 males and 514 females. The village has 241 households and a sex ratio of 1,107 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 786 literate and 192 illiterate residents. Additionally, 66 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khanoli are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population978464514
Child Population (0–6 yrs)713833
Scheduled Castes (SC)663432
Literate Population786388398
Illiterate Population19276116

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
VetoreEast2.36 km
VarchiaadNorth-East2.41 km
TalekarwadiWest2.44 km
SatayeEast2.76 km
TendoliNorth-West3.06 km
WayanganiSouth-West3.28 km
DabholiSouth3.32 km
MathSouth-East4.06 km
KalaviSouth-West4.33 km
PalkarwadiNorth-East5.00 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Khanoli

Where is Khanoli located?

Khanoli village is located in Vengurla Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khanoli?

Khanoli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khanoli?

The pincode of Khanoli is 416516.

What is the population of Khanoli?

Khanoli has a total population of 978, including 464 males and 514 females.

How many households are there in Khanoli?

There are 241 households in Khanoli.

What is the literacy rate in Khanoli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khanoli is 80.37%. Male literacy is 83.62% and female literacy is 77.43%.