Khandasahi - Astaranga, Puri

Khandasahi is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Kakatpur and around 65 km from Puri. Naiguan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khandasahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandasahi is 409116. The village covers a total geographical area of 161 hectares and falls under the 752119 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Khandasahi

According to the 2011 Census, Khandasahi village had a total population of 1,984 people, including 1,017 males and 967 females, living in 491 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.43%, with male literacy at 91.53% and female literacy at 79.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 252.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Khandasahi

Khandasahi 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 Khandasahi

Khandasahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Khandasahi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Khandasahi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandasahi

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

Health Facilities in Khandasahi

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

FAQs about Khandasahi