Khanapur - Morshi, Amravati

Khanapur is a village situated in the Morshi tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Morshi and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Khanapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanapur is 532269. The village covers a total geographical area of 1189.41 hectares and falls under the 444905 pincode. Morshi is the nearest town, located about 6 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 Morshi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Wardha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khanapur

As per Census 2011, Khanapur village has a total population of 4,158 people, consisting of 2,154 males and 2,004 females. The village has 1,024 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 396 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,299 literate and 859 illiterate residents. Additionally, 323 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 266 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,1582,1542,004
Child Population (0–6 yrs)396201195
Scheduled Castes (SC)323164159
Scheduled Tribes (ST)266140126
Literate Population3,2991,7841,515
Illiterate Population859370489

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RohnalaSouth2.48 km
Chikhal SawangiNorth-East2.53 km
BelkhedaNorth2.82 km
IrurNorth-West3.11 km
AshtagaonWest3.33 km
SinoraSouth-West3.82 km
ShivpuriEast3.99 km
Rasulpur KopraNorth-East4.05 km
Rasulpur BelkhedaNorth-East4.37 km
Pimpalkhuta MothaSouth4.50 km

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 Astegaon, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Morshi to Khanapur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Khanapur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khanapur

Where is Khanapur located?

Khanapur village is located in Morshi Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khanapur?

Khanapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khanapur?

The pincode of Khanapur is 444905.

What is the population of Khanapur?

Khanapur has a total population of 4,158, including 2,154 males and 2,004 females.

How many households are there in Khanapur?

There are 1,024 households in Khanapur.

What is the literacy rate in Khanapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khanapur is 79.34%. Male literacy is 82.82% and female literacy is 75.60%.