Khandwa - Niwai, Tonk

Khandwa is a village situated in the Niwai tehsil of Tonk district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niwai and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Tonk. Khandawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khandwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandwa is 092897. The village covers a total geographical area of 1006.83 hectares and falls under the 304021 pincode. Niwai is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Khandwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Niwai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khandwa

According to the 2011 Census, Khandwa village had a total population of 1,599 people, including 827 males and 772 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.26%, with male literacy at 72.27% and female literacy at 34.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 450, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 397.

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

Nearby Villages of Khandwa

Khandwa 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 Khandwa

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Khandwa. The nearest railway station is Siras, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Niwai to Khandwa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tonk to Khandwa is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandwa

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

Health Facilities in Khandwa

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

FAQs about Khandwa