Khandava village, Kasinagar block | Pincode 761206

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

CHOUDHARY MADHAVI

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LGD code: 414505
Pincode: 761206
Post office: Kashinagar (Gajapati)
Population: 1,378
Households: 352
Literacy rate: 53%
Sex ratio: 1060 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 673
Distance to district centre: 36 km
Distance to mandal centre: 8 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 256 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 591 km
Nearest railway station: Bansadhara · <1 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: government hospital · 11 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Khandava compares

By population, Khandava ranks #6 of 93 villages in Kasinagar mandal.

Literacy rate

53.0%

+13.0% vs mandal average

Khandava: 53.0%
Kasinagar mandal: 40.0%
Gajapati district: 45.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,060

+40 vs mandal average

Khandava: 1,060
Kasinagar mandal: 1,020

Household size

people per home

3.9

−0.3 vs mandal average

Khandava: 3.9
Kasinagar mandal: 4.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Khandava at a glance

Khandava is a village of 1,378 people in 352 households (Census 2011) in Kasinagar block, Gajapati district, Odisha, the 6th-largest of 93 villages in Kasinagar block. Literacy is 53%, 13 points above the block average of 40% and the sex ratio is 1,060 women per 1,000 men. It lies 36 km from the Gajapati district centre, 37 km from Pathapatnam, the nearest town, under 1 km from Bansadhara railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 761206, served by Kashinagar (Gajapati) post office; the LGD village code is 414505. The nearest hospital or health centre is government hospital, 11 km away. The sarpanch is CHOUDHARY MADHAVI. The population is estimated at 1,625 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Khandava · this village	1,378	53%	—
Armada · Kasinagar	655	46%	1.7 km E
Sara · Kasinagar	0	—	2.5 km NW
Sara · Kasinagar	1,443	38%	2.5 km NW
Lalgudipeta · Kasinagar	158	13%	3.2 km SE
Singidi · Tiring	965	43%	3.6 km S
Singidi · Khaira	390	73%	3.6 km S

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Khandava

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 18
Power hours (winter): 22
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: Yes
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: KASHINAGARA
Distance to nearest town (km): 18
Distance to district HQ (km): 45
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 17
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Khandava
Total area (ha): 522
Irrigated area (ha): 75.48
Forest area (ha): 4.6

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Khandava

LGD code: 414505
Pincode: 761206
Post office: Kashinagar (Gajapati)
Population (Census 2011): 1,378
Population (projected 2026): 1,625
Households: 352
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1060
Literacy rate: 53.0%
Coordinates: 18.96900°N, 83.82532°E
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: CHOUDHARY MADHAVI
Block / Mandal: Kasinagar
Nearest railway station: Bansadhara (0.3 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Gajapati district level

Then & Now

Khandava — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,378

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,625

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

352

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

415

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,378Census 2011
Households: 352Census 2011
Literacy rate: 53.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1060 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,6252026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4152026 projection
Active job cards: 93,072MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 57,080MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 999NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 50.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 94.1%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 58.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 97.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 66.1%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Gajapati district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Gajapati district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Gajapati district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Notable places in Khandava

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Transport

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Bansadhara
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Getting there

How to reach Khandava

Mandal centre

Kasinagar · ≈ 8.0 km

≈ 16 min by car · 19 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Gajapati · ≈ 36 km

≈ 1 h 14 min by car · 1 h 28 min by bike

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Nearest town · 15,954 people

Pathapatnam · ≈ 37 km

≈ 1 h 16 min by car · 1 h 30 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar256 kmcapital
Hyderabad591 km
Kolkata619 km
Chennai757 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBansadhara<1 km
Bus stopBathili Bus Stop6 km
Hospital / PHCgovernment hospital11 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India10 km
Petrol pumpSri Kanthamma Filling Station6 km
CollegeSri Venkateswara Degree College Kotturu22 km
Police stationHiramandalam Police Station35 km

Nearest to the village

Railway station: Bansadharaunder 1 km

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September 2026

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Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha

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Odisha tribal woman’s last rites delayed for two days over alleged religious conversion

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Rahul Gandhi Likely to Visit Odisha in October;Panchayat election ahead(!) |

Reported by odishabarta.com.

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Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha
The New Indian Express13h ago
Odisha tribal woman’s last rites delayed for two days over alleged religious conversion
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Rahul Gandhi Likely to Visit Odisha in October;Panchayat election ahead(!) |
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Odisha Begins Voter List Preparation For 2027 Panchayat, Municipal Elections
Deccan Chronicle6 days ago
How solar is helping communities in rural Odisha cope with energy poverty
Down To Earth7 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Khandava

What is the pincode of Khandava?

The pincode of Khandava, Kasinagar block, Gajapati district, Odisha is 761206. The post office is Kashinagar (Gajapati).

Which post office delivers to Khandava?

Mail for Khandava is delivered through Kashinagar (Gajapati) post office, pincode 761206, in Kasinagar block, Gajapati district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Khandava located?

Khandava is a village in Kasinagar block of Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Khandava as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Khandava village has a population of 1,378 across 352 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Khandava?

The current sarpanch of Khandava gram panchayat is CHOUDHARY MADHAVI.

What is the literacy rate in Khandava?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Khandava village is 53.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Khandava?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Khandava village is 1060 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Khandava?

The nearest railway station to Khandava is Bansadhara (~290 m).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Khandava?

12 schemes currently match residents of Khandava, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Khandava from Gajapati district centre?

Khandava is approximately 36 km (straight-line) from the centre of Gajapati district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Khandava?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Khandava village is 414505.

Which is the nearest town to Khandava?

Pathapatnam (population 15,954, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 37 km from Khandava in a straight line.

How big is Khandava compared to other villages in Kasinagar block?

Khandava ranks 6 of 93 villages in Kasinagar block by Census 2011 population (1,378 residents).

How far is Khandava from Bhubaneswar?

Khandava is about 256 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 333 km.

How far is Khandava from Hyderabad?

Khandava is about 591 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 768 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Khandava?

Bansadhara is the nearest railway station to Khandava, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Khandava?

Bathili Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Khandava, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Khandava?

government hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Khandava, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Khandava?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Khandava, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Khandava?

Sri Kanthamma Filling Station is the nearest petrol pump to Khandava, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

What is the population of Khandava in 2026?

Khandava is estimated at 1,625 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,378 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Khandava in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Khandava in Gajapati district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Khandava?

CHOUDHARY MADHAVI is the sarpanch of Khandava gram panchayat, Kasinagar block. See the sarpanch list of Kasinagar block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-17
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)