Khatijapur - Achalpur, Amravati

Khatijapur is a village situated in the Achalpur tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Achalpur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Upatkheda serves as the Village Panchayat for Khatijapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khatijapur is 531948. The village covers a total geographical area of 315.51 hectares and falls under the 444806 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Khatijapur

According to the 2011 Census, Khatijapur village had a total population of 231 people, including 124 males and 107 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.07%, with male literacy at 87.83% and female literacy at 69.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 87.

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

Nearby Villages of Khatijapur

Khatijapur 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 Khatijapur

Khatijapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Achalpur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Khatijapur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Khatijapur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khatijapur

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

Health Facilities in Khatijapur

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

FAQs about Khatijapur