Khandela

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Coordinates: 25.23° N 76.85° E

Khandela

Khandela
State
 - District(s)
Rajasthan
 - Sikar
Coordinates 25.23° N 76.85° E
Area
 - Elevation

 - 318 m
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Population (2001)
 - Density
22,475
 - 

Khandela is a city and a municipality in Sikar district in the Indian state of Rajasthan.

[edit] Geography

Khandela is located at 25.23° N 76.85° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 318 metres (1043 feet).It is 45 km from Sikar.

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Khandela had a population of 22,475. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Khandela has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 45%. In Khandela, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Khandelwal caste originated from here.Rayasala was the most famous ruler of Khandela.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Khandela