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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Khandape village has a total population of 1,233 people, consisting of 643 males and 590 females. The village has 243 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 158 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 873 literate and 360 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 103 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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