| Kakhandaki | |
| Native Name: | ಕಾಖಂಡಕಿ |
| Settlement Type: | town |
| Pushpin Map: | India Karnataka#India |
| Pushpin Label Position: | right |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Karnataka, India |
| Coordinates: | 16.601°N 75.6405°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  India |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Karnataka |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Demographics Type1: | Languages |
| Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
| Demographics1 Info1: | Kannada |
| Timezone1: | IST |
| Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
| Postal Code: | 586132 |
| Registration Plate: | KA |
| Iso Code: | IN-KA |
Kakhandaki village, situated in Bijapur taluk, is located approximately 33 kilometers away from the district headquarters and 11 kilometers from the proposed Babaleshwar Taluk. The village is renowned for its vibrant festivities, notably the "KARAHUNNIME" festival and Sri Guru Mahipathi Dasar Aradhane (The festival happens on chatti Amavasya of every year). The KARAHUNNIME (KARI) festival is celebrated one week after the full moon in the month of June and draws a large crowd. A highlight of this festival is the traditional "TAMING OF OX" ritual, where bullocks or oxen are adorned with ropes and managed by skilled team members, all dressed in a uniform attire. The following day, Okuli is observed as part of the Sri Hanuman Jatra Mahotsava festivities. Witnessing KARI and Okali is an exhilarating experience, attracting an audience of around 8-10 thousand spectators.
Nearby attractions include the Sri Haralayyana Gunda and Uppaladinni Sri Sangameshwar Temples. Sri Haralayyana Gunda offers a serene ambiance, nestled amidst picturesque hills, verdant foliage, and natural springs. It holds significance as a spiritual destination, having been chosen by numerous saints, gurus, and seers for their penance, meditation, and tapasya. And the place is also known for Shri GuruMahipati Swami Temple.
The village's agricultural landscape primarily focuses on the cultivation of crops such as Maize, Sunflower, Green Gram, Bajra, Onion, Wheat, Jowar, Bengal Gram, Sugarcane, Grapes, Dry Grapes, Groundnut, among others. Despite historical limitations in irrigation infrastructure, predominantly reliant on open wells and tube wells, recent efforts have seen a minor improvement in the irrigation sector.[1] Approximately 366 hectares of land have been brought under irrigation, with an estimated budget of 1 crore 95 lakh rupees, signifying progress in agricultural development.
The village Kakhandaki falls in Vijayapura district situated in Karnataka state, with a population 7798. The male and female populations are 3997 and 3801 respectively. The size of the area is about 86.0 square kilometer.
| Area (2020) | 86.0 km² | |
| Population (2020) | 7798 | |
| Population Density | 133 people per km² | |
| Male Population | 3997 | |
| Female Population | 3801 |
Demographic and socio-economic information about Kakhandaki village in Bijapur district, Karnataka, based on the Population Census 2011.
| Census Parameter | Census Data | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7038 | |
| Total No of Houses | 1224 | |
| Female Population % | 48.7 % (3430) | |
| Total Literacy rate % | 48.6 % (3420) | |
| Female Literacy rate | 19.4 % (1366) | |
| Scheduled Tribes Population % | 0.0 % (1) | |
| Scheduled Caste Population % | 21.1 % (1485) | |
| Working Population % | 41.0 % | |
| Child(0 -6) Population by 2011 | 1115 | |
| Girl Child(0 -6) Population % by 2011 | 48.0 % (535) |
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total No. of Houses | 1,224 | - | - | |
| Population | 7,038 | 3,608 | 3,430 | |
| Child (0-6) | 1,115 | 580 | 535 | |
| Schedule Caste | 1,485 | 757 | 728 | |
| Schedule Tribe | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Literacy | 57.74 % | 67.83 % | 47.18 % | |
| Total Workers | 2,888 | 1,940 | 948 | |
| Main Worker | 2,254 | - | - | |
| Marginal Worker | 634 | 249 | 385 |
| Name | Management | Category | |
| Unaided Hps Paramahamsa Kakhandaki | Private Unaided | Secondary/sr. Sec. With Grades 1 To 10 | |
| Govt Lps Dalawai T Kakhndaki | Department Of Education | Primary Only With Grades 1 To 5 | |
| Unaided Nandagokula Public School Shegunasi Road Kakhandaki | Private Unaided | Primary Only With Grades 1 To 5 | |
| Unaided J. Gangotri Lps Kakhandaki | Private Unaided | Upper Primary With Grades 1 To 8 | |
| Govt Lps Pathankar Vst Kakhandaki | Department Of Education | Primary Only With Grades 1 To 5 | |
| Govt Kblps Kilar Hatti | Department Of Education | Primary Only With Grades 1 To 5 | |
| Unaided National Puc Kakhandaki | Private Unaided | Higher Secondary With Grades 11 To 12 | |
| Govt Lps Chinagundi Vst Kakhandaki | Department Of Education | Primary Only With Grades 1 To 5 | |
| Govt Kghps Kakhandki | Department Of Education | Upper Primary With Grades 1 To 8 | |
| Govt Lps Herakal Tota Kakhandaki | Department Of Education | Primary Only With Grades 1 To 5 | |
| Govt Urdu Hps Kakhandki | Department Of Education | Upper Primary With Grades 1 To 8 | |
| Ghs Kakhandaki | Department Of Education | Secondary/sr. Sec. Only With Grades 9 & 10 | |
| Govt Lps Ranappagol Vst Kakhandaki | Department Of Education | Primary Only With Grades 1 To 5 | |
| Govt Lps Kakhandaki Lt | Department Of Education | Primary Only With Grades 1 To 5 | |
| Govt.k.b.lp.s.choudaki Vasti Kakhan | Department Of Education | Primary Only With Grades 1 To 5 | |
| Govt Mps Kakhandaki | Department Of Education | Upper Primary With Grades 1 To 8 | |
| Govt Kblps Gadyal Tota | Department Of Education | Primary Only With Grades 1 To 5 | |
| Govt Kbs Agasanahalli | Department Of Education | Upper Primary With Grades 1 To 8 |