Khandape - Bhiwandi, Thane

Khandape is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Khandpe serves as the Village Panchayat for Khandape village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandape is 552602. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Khandape village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhiwandi Rural Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khandape

According to the 2011 Census, Khandape village had a total population of 1,233 people, including 643 males and 590 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.21%, with male literacy at 91.33% and female literacy at 70.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 103.

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

Nearby Villages of Khandape

Khandape 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 Khandape

Khandape is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhiwandi Road, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Khandape is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Khandape is about 27 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 Khandape

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

Health Facilities in Khandape

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

FAQs about Khandape