Khankhla - Sahara, Bhilwara

Khankhla is a village situated in the Sahara tehsil of Bhilwara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahara and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Bhilwara. Khankhala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khankhla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khankhla is 095442. The village covers a total geographical area of 1659.32 hectares and falls under the 311806 pincode. Gangapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Khankhla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Khankhla

As per Census 2011, Khankhla village has a total population of 3,855 people, consisting of 1,957 males and 1,898 females. The village has 814 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 597 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,851 literate and 2,004 illiterate residents. Additionally, 559 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 724 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,8551,9571,898
Child Population (0–6 yrs)597310287
Scheduled Castes (SC)559265294
Scheduled Tribes (ST)724366358
Literate Population1,8511,187664
Illiterate Population2,0047701,234

Nearby Villages of Khankhla

Khankhla 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)
Gujariya KheraSouth-West2.50 km
UdliyasNorth-East2.67 km
Kala Ka KheraSouth-West2.88 km
Tapariya KheriSouth-East2.92 km
KhajooriyaNorth-West3.05 km
GumanpuraNorth3.34 km
SatliyasEast3.82 km
ChhapriNorth-West3.86 km
SangasSouth-East3.88 km
RayathliyasSouth-East4.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khankhla

Khankhla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuanriya, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangapur to Khankhla is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhilwara to Khankhla 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 Khankhla

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khankhla

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Khankhla

Where is Khankhla located?

Khankhla village is located in Sahara Tehsil, Bhilwara district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khankhla?

The Gram Panchayat of Khankhla is Khankhala.

What is the pincode of Khankhla?

The pincode of Khankhla is 311806.

What is the population of Khankhla?

Khankhla has a total population of 3,855, including 1,957 males and 1,898 females.

How many households are there in Khankhla?

There are 814 households in Khankhla.

What is the literacy rate in Khankhla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khankhla is 48.02%. Male literacy is 60.65% and female literacy is 34.98%.