Khandi - Khanpur, Jhalawar

Khandi is a village situated in the Khanpur tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khanpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Khandi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandi is 103918. The village covers a total geographical area of 1143.67 hectares and falls under the 326038 pincode. Jhalawar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Khandi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khandi

According to the 2011 Census, Khandi village had a total population of 1,857 people, including 985 males and 872 females, living in 333 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.57%, with male literacy at 79.31% and female literacy at 47.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 577, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Khandi

Khandi 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 Khandi

Khandi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Salpura, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalawar to Khandi is about 45 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 Khandi

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

Health Facilities in Khandi

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

FAQs about Khandi