Walkhandi
Walkhandi is a revenue village in Chitaguppa taluka, Bidar district, Karnataka. It had a population of 2,362 in 408 households (Census 2011).
2,362 souls. 408 homes.
Chitaguppa taluka, Bidar district, Karnataka.
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Walkhandi today
- Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu)₹3,131Basava Kalayana APMC · 24 Oct 2026
- Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole)₹6,946Bidar APMC · 24 Oct 2026
- Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole)₹10,022Bidar APMC · 24 Oct 2026
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Walkhandi is a village in Chitaguppa taluka, Bidar district, Karnataka. At the 2011 Census it had 2,362 people in 408 households, with a literacy rate of 59.9%. It is administered by the Itga gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 585412.
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Gram panchayat
Walkhandi is in the Itga gram panchayat.
Other villages in Itga
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Walkhandi compares
By population, Walkhandi ranks #18 of 33 inhabited villages in Chitaguppa taluka.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Walkhandi had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 2 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Walkhandi at a glance
Walkhandi is a village of 2,362 people in 408 households (Census 2011) in Chitaguppa taluka, Bidar district, Karnataka, the 18th of 33 inhabited villages in Chitaguppa taluka by population. Literacy is 59.9%, 3.7 points below the taluka figure of 63.6%, and the sex ratio is 1,007 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 585412; the LGD village code is 600316.
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Key facts — Walkhandi
Villages sharing pincode 585412
Other villages in Chitaguppa taluka
View all 37 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 2,362Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,177 / 1,185
- Households
- 408
- People per home
- 5.8
- Literacy rate
- 59.9%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Walkhandi on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Walkhandi. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Walkhandi · 17.6981° N, 77.2137° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 71% of the 7 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); TCPD Lok Dhaba, Trivedi Centre for Political Data, Ashoka University.
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Elsewhere in Karnataka
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District Administration, Hassan · 29 Sept 2026
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Government jobs near Walkhandi
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Essential services & places near Walkhandi
Walkhandi isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Chitaguppa taluka, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices545 in Bidar district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics125 in Bidar district
Primary / community health centre
Mannekhalli
Primary / community health centre
Nirna
Schools & anganwadis12 in Bidar district
Colleges & universities27 in Bidar district
Police & fire stations3 in Bidar district
Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Bidar district
Government offices14 in Bidar district
Temples18 in Bidar district
Mosques63 in Bidar district
Mosque
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Mosque
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Other places of worship5 in Bidar district
Transport60 in Bidar district
Agriculture services1 in Bidar district
Community places5 in Bidar district
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People often ask about Walkhandi
Where is Walkhandi located?
Walkhandi is a village in Chitaguppa taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka, India.
Which district is Walkhandi in?
Walkhandi is in Bidar district of Karnataka.
Which gram panchayat does Walkhandi belong to?
Walkhandi comes under the Itga gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Walkhandi?
The pincode of Walkhandi, Chitaguppa, Bidar is 585412.
What is the population of Walkhandi?
As per the 2011 Census, Walkhandi had a population of 2,362 (1,177 males and 1,185 females).
How many households are there in Walkhandi?
Walkhandi had 408 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Walkhandi?
The literacy rate of Walkhandi was 59.9% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Walkhandi?
Walkhandi had 1,007 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Walkhandi in?
Walkhandi is in the Bidar Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Walkhandi?
Sagar Eshwar Khandre (Indian National Congress) won the Bidar Lok Sabha seat, which includes Walkhandi, in 2024.
What is the LGD code of Walkhandi?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Walkhandi is 600316 and its Census 2011 village code is 600316.
Which villages are near Walkhandi?
Villages near Walkhandi include Udbal (within ~8 km), Kodambal (within ~8 km), Mustari (within ~8 km), Bannalli (within ~8 km), Madargaon (about 10 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Walkhandi?
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 93.5 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Bidar district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 24 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu) · Local | Basava Kalayana APMC | 3,131 | 3,131 | 3,131 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) · Jawari/Local | Bidar APMC | 6,342 | 7,358 | 6,946 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) · Black Gram (Whole) | Basava Kalayana APMC | 9,200 | 9,750 | 9,300 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) · Black Gram (Whole) | Bidar APMC | 5,777 | 10,296 | 10,022 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Green Gram(Moong)(Whole) · Local | Bidar APMC | 5,088 | 10,892 | 8,142 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Green Gram(Moong)(Whole) · Green (Whole) | Basava Kalayana APMC | 7,600 | 9,921 | 8,400 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Jowar(Sorghum) · Jowar ( White) | Bidar APMC | 3,500 | 5,900 | 5,600 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) · Arhar (Whole) | Basava Kalayana APMC | 9,200 | 10,250 | 9,200 | 24 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Walkhandi's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Walkhandi →Compare Walkhandi with… →All villages in Chitaguppa →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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