Khandani - Maregaon, Yavatmal

Khandani is a village situated in the Maregaon tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maregaon and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Khandani village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandani is 543730. The village covers a total geographical area of 1077.84 hectares and falls under the 445303 pincode. Wani is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Khandani

According to the 2011 Census, Khandani village had a total population of 1,056 people, including 540 males and 516 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.95%, with male literacy at 72.77% and female literacy at 60.98%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 770.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,056540516
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1065947
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)770387383
Literate Population636350286
Illiterate Population420190230

Nearby Villages of Khandani

Khandani 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)
MendhaniNorth-West2.20 km
RohpatEast2.67 km
DhanpurNorth2.82 km
HatwanjariNorth-East3.38 km
MhaisdodakaNorth-East3.57 km
SaratiNorth3.90 km
GirjapurSouth-West3.97 km
PendhariSouth-East4.96 km
WagdaraNorth-West5.02 km
RaipurEast5.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khandani

Public transport in the Khandani is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Wani, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.1 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 Wani to Khandani is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Khandani is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Khandani

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

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

FAQs about Khandani

Where is Khandani located?

Khandani village is located in Maregaon Tehsil, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Khandani?

Khandani is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khandani?

The pincode of Khandani is 445303.

What is the population of Khandani?

Khandani had a total population of 1,056, including 540 males and 516 females.

How many households are there in Khandani?

Khandani had 243 households.

What is the literacy rate in Khandani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khandani was 66.95%. Male literacy was 72.77% and female literacy was 60.98%.