Khandava - Kasinagar, Gajapati

Khandava is a village situated in the Kasinagar tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Kashinagara and around 45 km from Paralakhemundi. Khandava village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandava is 414505. The village covers a total geographical area of 522 hectares and falls under the 761206 pincode. Kashinagara is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Khandava

As per Census 2011, Khandava village has a total population of 1,378 people, consisting of 669 males and 709 females. The village has 352 households and a sex ratio of 1,059 females per 1,000 males. There are 138 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 730 literate and 648 illiterate residents. Additionally, 317 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 106 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khandava

Khandava 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 Khandava

Khandava is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bansadhara Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kashinagara to Khandava is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Khandava is about 45 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 Khandava

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

Health Facilities in Khandava

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

FAQs about Khandava