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

As per Census 2011, Khanduali village has a total population of 883 people, consisting of 443 males and 440 females. The village has 205 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 124 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 522 literate and 361 illiterate residents. Additionally, 195 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 444 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
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 has a total population of 883, including 443 males and 440 females.

How many households are there in Khanduali?

There are 205 households in Khanduali.

What is the literacy rate in Khanduali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khanduali is 59.12%. Male literacy is 68.17% and female literacy is 50.00%.