Khanapur - Ashti, Beed

Khanapur is a village situated in the Ashti tehsil of Beed district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from Ashti and around 88 km from Bid. Mangrool serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khanapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanapur is 558852. The village covers a total geographical area of 216.22 hectares and falls under the 414203 pincode. Ahmadnagar is the nearest town, located about 60 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 Ashti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Beed Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khanapur

As per Census 2011, Khanapur village has a total population of 545 people, consisting of 290 males and 255 females. The village has 124 households and a sex ratio of 879 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 373 literate and 172 illiterate residents. Additionally, 81 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population545290255
Child Population (0–6 yrs)734132
Scheduled Castes (SC)814437
Scheduled Tribes (ST)936
Literate Population373221152
Illiterate Population17269103

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)
ImangaonNorth1.06 km
HanumantgaonSouth-West1.82 km
RutiNorth-East2.39 km
ChikhaliSouth-East2.43 km
MangrulEast3.45 km
ShiralWest3.95 km
KelsangviNorth4.06 km
DhirdiNorth-West4.61 km
Pimpri AshtiNorth-East4.66 km
TakalsingSouth5.29 km

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 Akolner, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahmadnagar to Khanapur is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bid to Khanapur is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 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 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >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)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Khanapur

Where is Khanapur located?

Khanapur village is located in Ashti Tehsil, Beed district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khanapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Khanapur is Mangrool.

What is the pincode of Khanapur?

The pincode of Khanapur is 414203.

What is the population of Khanapur?

Khanapur has a total population of 545, including 290 males and 255 females.

How many households are there in Khanapur?

There are 124 households in Khanapur.

What is the literacy rate in Khanapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khanapur is 68.44%. Male literacy is 76.21% and female literacy is 59.61%.