if we understand it with reference to Hindi texts then we can understand it better…it is same as explained in Punjabi translation on online translation site of guru Granth sahib ji.
The nav khand are described as (1) Bharata, (2) Kinnara, (3) Hari, (4) Kuru, (5) Hiranmaya, (6) Ramyaka, (7) Ilavrta, (8) Bhadrasva and (9) Ketumala. These are different parts of Jambudvipa. A valley between two mountains is called a khanda or varsa.
Take the word “khand” from any text the basic reference and meaning is almost same. The only difference is the change of spellings or some words.
