Khandagan

Khandagan is a village located in Salepur tehsil of Cuttack district in Odisha, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Salepur (tehsildar office) and 33km away from district headquarter Cuttack. As per 2009 stats, Kenduapatna is the gram panchayat of Khandagan village.

Here you can discover what makes Khandagan unique in its vibrant Salepur-Cuttack region. You’ll see Khandagan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Khandagan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khandagan is 399740. The village spans a total geographical area of 129 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 754203. Cuttack is nearest town to Khandagan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 33km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khandagan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Mahanga Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Khandagan

Population of Khandagan

According to the 2011 Census, Khandagan has a total population of about 2,181, with approximately 1,114 males and 1,067 females. The sex ratio is around 957 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 195 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 646 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.67%, with male literacy at about 82.85% and female literacy near 72.26%. There are around 496 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khandagan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khandagan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Khandagan. As per the 2011 stats, Khandagan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Khandagan

Knowing the nearby villages of Khandagan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Khandagan.

Frequently Asked Questions about Khandagan