Khiwandi - Sumerpur, Pali

Khiwandi is a village situated in the Sumerpur tehsil of Pali district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sumerpur and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Pali. Khiwandi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khiwandi is 091242. The village covers a total geographical area of 2787.75 hectares and falls under the 306901 pincode. Sumerpur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Khiwandi

According to the 2011 Census, Khiwandi village had a total population of 5,535 people, including 2,777 males and 2,758 females, living in 1,135 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.33%, with male literacy at 78.53% and female literacy at 50.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,239, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 431.

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

Nearby Villages of Khiwandi

Khiwandi 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 Khiwandi

Public transport in the Khiwandi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Biroliya, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sumerpur to Khiwandi is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pali to Khiwandi is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khiwandi

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

Health Facilities in Khiwandi

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

FAQs about Khiwandi