Khandual - Maneswar, Sambalpur

Khandual is a village situated in the Maneswar tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Dhanupali and around 8 km from Sambalpur.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandual is 381809. The village covers a total geographical area of 515 hectares and falls under the 768005 pincode. Sambalpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Khandual is administered under an Urban Local Body. For political representation, the village falls under the Sambalpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Khandual

According to the 2011 Census, Khandual village had a total population of 1,643 people, including 850 males and 793 females, living in 394 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.70%, with male literacy at 80.49% and female literacy at 66.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 820, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 367.

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

Nearby Villages of Khandual

Khandual 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 Khandual

The nearest railway station is Sambalpur Road, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sambalpur to Khandual is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

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