Handikhera is an inhabited village in Homnabad Taluk of Bidar district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 600261, the Census 2011 record lists 2,460 people in 467 households and the reported area is 949.83 hectares. The local references include Ghodwadi Gram Panchayat, Homnabad CD Block and the nearest town reference is Homnabad at about 18 km.
In short:
Handikhera is a village in Homnabad Taluk, Bidar district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 600261 and 2,460 people in 467 households.
Village Code600261
Population2,460
Households467
Area949.83 hectares
Nearest TownHomnabad
Detailed village profile
Handikhera at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,460 people, 949.83 hectares of reported area and Homnabad as the nearest town reference for Handikhera, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Handikhera falls under Homnabad Taluk in Bidar district, Karnataka.
The Census village code is 600261.
The record lists 2,460 people living in 467 households.
The reported village area is 949.83 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Homnabad.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Handikhera
Census Village Code
600261
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Bidar
District Census Code
558
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Homnabad
Sub-district Census Code
05458
CD Block
Homnabad
Gram Panchayat
Ghodwadi
Households
467
Population
2,460
Male Population
1,262
Female Population
1,198
Sex Ratio
949.29
Area
949.83 hectares
Area
9.5 sq km
Nearest Town
Homnabad
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
585418
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density258.99 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.27 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share16.67%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share41.5%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share19.2%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Handikhera in the official administrative record. Census village code 600261, Ghodwadi Gram Panchayat and Homnabad CD Block.
State Census Code
29
District Census Code
558
Sub-district Census Code
05458
Village Census Code
600261
CD Block Code
0026
CD Block Name
Homnabad
Gram Panchayat Name
Ghodwadi
Location and Distance
Homnabad is the nearest town listed for Handikhera, about 18 km away. Bidar is listed as the district headquarters at about 48 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Homnabad
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Bidar
Distance from District Headquarter
48 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Homnabad
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Homnabad
Distance within State/UT
18 km
Nearest Town
Homnabad
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
949.83 hectares
Area
9.5 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,460 people in 467 households, with 1,262 male residents and 1,198 female residents. The average household size is 5.27, and SC share is 16.67% and ST share is 41.5% for Handikhera. Population density works out to about 258.99 people per sq km.
Total Households
467
Total Population
2,460
Male Population
1,262
Female Population
1,198
Sex Ratio
949.29
Average Household Size
5.27
SC Population
410
SC Male Population
207
SC Female Population
203
SC Population Share
16.67
ST Population
1,021
ST Male Population
517
ST Female Population
504
ST Population Share
41.5
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Handikhera list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Handikhera. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Handikhera include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Community Toilet Complex Including Bath For General Public
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
135.16 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Handikhera include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National Highway
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Handikhera include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Power-supply rows show electricity details reported for domestic, farm and public use in Handikhera.
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Handikhera show that reported agricultural commodities include Jowar, Black Gram and Tur Dal, net sown area is 704.57 hectares and irrigated land is 135.16 hectares (19.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Jowar
Agricultural Commodities Second
Black Gram
Agricultural Commodities Third
Tur Dal
Forest Area In Hectares
106.1 hectares
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
89.47 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
7.69 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
13.6 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
28.4 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
704.57
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
569.41 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
135.16
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Karnataka Grameena Bank
1
100%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Karnataka Grameena Bank
ATM
585418
Bidar
Homnabad
Ghatboral
Humnabad Taluk Bidar District Ghat Boral, Teh.humnabad, Bidar, Karnataka, 585418
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Handikhera village located?
Handikhera is in Homnabad Taluk of Bidar district in Karnataka, India.
Which district is Handikhera village in?
Handikhera village is in Bidar district.
Which state is Handikhera village in?
Handikhera village is in Karnataka.
Which taluk is Handikhera under?
Handikhera comes under Homnabad Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Handikhera?
The Census village code of Handikhera is 600261.
Which Gram Panchayat is Handikhera under?
Handikhera is listed under GHODWADI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Homnabad.
What is the population of Handikhera village?
The village record lists 2,460 people and 467 households for Handikhera.
How many households are in Handikhera village?
The village record lists 467 households for Handikhera.
What is the male and female population of Handikhera?
The record lists 1,262 male residents and 1,198 female residents for Handikhera.
What is the sex ratio of Handikhera village?
The sex ratio of Handikhera is 949.29 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Handikhera village?
The reported geographical area of Handikhera is 949.83 hectares.
What is the population density of Handikhera village?
The approximate population density of Handikhera is 258.99 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Handikhera?
The nearest town listed for Handikhera is Homnabad, about 18 km away.
How far is Handikhera from the district headquarters?
Handikhera is about 48 km from Bidar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Handikhera from the sub-district headquarters?
Handikhera is about 18 km from Homnabad, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Handikhera?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Handikhera.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Handikhera?
For Handikhera, reported agricultural commodities include Jowar, Black Gram and Tur Dal, net sown area is 704.57 hectares and irrigated land is 135.16 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Handikhera?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Handikhera. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.