Khandisi - Ranapur, Nayagarh

Khandisi is a village situated in the Ranapur tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranapur and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Champapedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khandisi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandisi is 406902. The village covers a total geographical area of 127 hectares and falls under the 752026 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Khandisi

As per Census 2011, Khandisi village has a total population of 946 people, consisting of 475 males and 471 females. The village has 206 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 611 literate and 335 illiterate residents. Additionally, 52 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population946475471
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1185563
Scheduled Castes (SC)522131
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population611342269
Illiterate Population335133202

Nearby Villages of Khandisi

Khandisi 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)
NamagariaNorth-East0.96 km
ChampapediSouth1.12 km
WainlorautarapurNorth1.19 km
BimbadharpurWest1.41 km
GopalpurNorth-West1.71 km
BarangagadiaSouth-East1.72 km
JhadapadaEast1.92 km
KrushnapurSouth-West2.01 km
BadabaramulNorth2.02 km
SantarapurNorth-East2.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khandisi

Khandisi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muketashwar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Khandisi is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandisi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khandisi 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 Khandisi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khandisi

Where is Khandisi located?

Khandisi village is located in Ranapur Tehsil, Nayagarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khandisi?

The Gram Panchayat of Khandisi is Champapedi.

What is the pincode of Khandisi?

The pincode of Khandisi is 752026.

What is the population of Khandisi?

Khandisi has a total population of 946, including 475 males and 471 females.

How many households are there in Khandisi?

There are 206 households in Khandisi.

What is the literacy rate in Khandisi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khandisi is 64.59%. Male literacy is 72.00% and female literacy is 57.11%.