Khandala - Manora, Washim

Khandala is a village situated in the Manora tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manora and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Mohagavhan serves as the Village Panchayat for Khandala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandala is 531036. The village covers a total geographical area of 524.89 hectares and falls under the 444403 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Khandala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karanja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khandala

According to the 2011 Census, Khandala village had a total population of 831 people, including 432 males and 399 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.41%, with male literacy at 89.63% and female literacy at 72.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 214.

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

Nearby Villages of Khandala

Khandala 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 Khandala

Public transport in the Khandala is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrulpir to Khandala is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Khandala is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandala

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

Health Facilities in Khandala

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

FAQs about Khandala