Khaparkhed - Patur, Akola

Khaparkhed is a village situated in the Patur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patur and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Shekapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khaparkhed village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khaparkhed is 530374. The village covers a total geographical area of 308.86 hectares and falls under the 444501 pincode. Patur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Khaparkhed

According to the 2011 Census, Khaparkhed village had a total population of 652 people, including 356 males and 296 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 831 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.23%, with male literacy at 88.56% and female literacy at 68.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Khaparkhed

Khaparkhed 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 Khaparkhed

Khaparkhed is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lohogad, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patur to Khaparkhed is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Khaparkhed is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khaparkhed

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

Health Facilities in Khaparkhed

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

FAQs about Khaparkhed