Khanapur - Basavakalyan, Bidar

Khanapur is a village situated in the Basavakalyan taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basavakalyan and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Partapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khanapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanapur is 599752. The village covers a total geographical area of 826.85 hectares and falls under the 585327 pincode. Basavakalyan is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Khanapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Basavakalyan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bidar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khanapur

According to the 2011 Census, Khanapur village had a total population of 1,651 people, including 859 males and 792 females, living in 323 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.61%, with male literacy at 72.19% and female literacy at 46.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 186, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,111.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Khanapur

Khanapur 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Khanapur

Khanapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhalki, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basavakalyan to Khanapur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Khanapur is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khanapur

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

Health Facilities in Khanapur

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

FAQs about Khanapur