Khanduali - Athgarh, Cuttack

Khanduali is a village situated in the Athgarh tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from Khuntuni and around 47 km from Cuttack. Radhakrushnapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khanduali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanduali is 399210. The village covers a total geographical area of 191 hectares and falls under the 754297 pincode. Athagad is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Khanduali

According to the 2011 Census, Khanduali village had a total population of 883 people, including 443 males and 440 females, living in 205 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.77%, with male literacy at 79.47% and female literacy at 58.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 195, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 444.

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 Population883443440
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1246361
Scheduled Castes (SC)1959897
Scheduled Tribes (ST)444228216
Literate Population522302220
Illiterate Population361141220

Nearby Villages of Khanduali

Khanduali 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)
SabitripurSouth-West0.91 km
DaluaNorth-West1.56 km
KandareiSouth-West1.70 km
RadhakrushnapurEast1.82 km
RahangolSouth2.02 km
KansarNorth-West2.47 km
MahalaxmipurWest2.58 km
MantiriSouth-West2.95 km
KhuntuniSouth3.37 km
MachhapurSouth-East3.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khanduali

Khanduali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajthagarh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athagad to Khanduali is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Khanduali is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khanduali

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

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

Health Facilities in Khanduali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khanduali

Where is Khanduali located?

Khanduali village is located in Athgarh Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Khanduali?

The Gram Panchayat of Khanduali is Radhakrushnapur.

What is the pincode of Khanduali?

The pincode of Khanduali is 754297.

What is the population of Khanduali?

Khanduali had a total population of 883, including 443 males and 440 females.

How many households are there in Khanduali?

Khanduali had 205 households.

What is the literacy rate in Khanduali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khanduali was 68.77%. Male literacy was 79.47% and female literacy was 58.05%.