Khap - Panki, Palamu

Khap is a village situated in the Panki subdivision of Palamu district, Jharkhand. Tetrain serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khap village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khap is 366268. The village covers a total geographical area of 73 hectares and falls under the 822122 pincode.

Khap village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Khap

As per Census 2011, Khap village has a total population of 637 people, consisting of 324 males and 313 females. The village has 120 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 293 literate and 344 illiterate residents. Additionally, 241 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khap are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population637324313
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1206555
Scheduled Castes (SC)241119122
Literate Population293174119
Illiterate Population344150194

Nearby Villages of Khap

Khap is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BelaNorth-West0.83 km
ManranNorth-East1.13 km
Dandar KhurdNorth1.72 km
BiruSouth-West1.82 km
KamatSouth-West1.87 km
BaidaNorth-West1.92 km
TetrainNorth1.96 km
BasdihaEast2.43 km
BurhiEast2.44 km
KakrigarhSouth-East2.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khap

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Khap. The nearest railway station is Keckhi, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Medininagar (daltonganj) to Khap is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khap

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khap village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Khap

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khap village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Khap

Where is Khap located?

Khap village is located in Panki Subdivision, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khap?

The Gram Panchayat of Khap is Tetrain.

What is the pincode of Khap?

The pincode of Khap is 822122.

What is the population of Khap?

Khap has a total population of 637, including 324 males and 313 females.

How many households are there in Khap?

There are 120 households in Khap.

What is the literacy rate in Khap?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khap is 46.00%. Male literacy is 53.70% and female literacy is 38.02%.