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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Khanapur village had a total population of 545 people, including 290 males and 255 females, living in 124 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.03%, with male literacy at 88.76% and female literacy at 68.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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 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.

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:

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