Khandol - Kakatpur, Puri

Khandol is a village situated in the Kakatpur tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Konark and around 50 km from Puri. Kurujanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khandol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandol is 409339. The village covers a total geographical area of 379 hectares and falls under the 752111 pincode. Konark is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Khandol 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 Khandol

According to the 2011 Census, Khandol village had a total population of 1,782 people, including 921 males and 861 females, living in 377 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.63%, with male literacy at 93.41% and female literacy at 81.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 216.

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

Nearby Villages of Khandol

Khandol 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 Khandol

Khandol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Malatipatpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Konark to Khandol is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Khandol is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandol

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

Health Facilities in Khandol

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

FAQs about Khandol