Khanapur - Nargund, Gadag

Khanapur is a village situated in the Nargund taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nargund and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Gadag. Radder-naganur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khanapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanapur is 601890. The village covers a total geographical area of 617.5 hectares and falls under the 582207 pincode. Nargund is the nearest town, located about 21 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 Nargund Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bagalkot Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khanapur

According to the 2011 Census, Khanapur village had a total population of 1,052 people, including 526 males and 526 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.49%, with male literacy at 89.03% and female literacy at 67.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 99.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Somankatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nargund to Khanapur is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Khanapur is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 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