Khandela

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Khandela v • d • e Rajasthan • India
Khandela
District(s)	Sikar
Coordinates	25.23° N 76.85° E
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 318 m (1,043 ft)
Population	22,475 (2001)

Coordinates: 25.23° N 76.85° E

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 census^GRIndia, 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