Khanji - Warora, Chandrapur

Khanji is a village situated in the Warora tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Warora and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Mohabla serves as the Village Panchayat for Khanji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanji is 540203. The village covers a total geographical area of 688.94 hectares and falls under the 442907 pincode. Warora is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Khanji

According to the 2011 Census, Khanji village had a total population of 1,353 people, including 703 males and 650 females, living in 327 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.99%, with male literacy at 98.00% and female literacy at 93.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 172, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 217.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,353703650
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1075255
Scheduled Castes (SC)1729280
Scheduled Tribes (ST)217108109
Literate Population1,196638558
Illiterate Population1576592

Nearby Villages of Khanji

Khanji 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)
MohabalaNorth1.78 km
Nagala RithNorth-West2.75 km
WanojaWest2.97 km
ChinoraNorth-East3.06 km
NaideoNorth-West3.48 km
BordaEast3.57 km
AnandvanNorth-East3.94 km
NimsadaNorth4.21 km
EkarjumaSouth-East5.02 km
Kumbhari RithEast5.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khanji

Khanji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Warora, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warora to Khanji is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Khanji is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khanji

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khanji

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Khanji

Where is Khanji located?

Khanji village is located in Warora Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Khanji?

The Village Panchayat of Khanji is Mohabla.

What is the pincode of Khanji?

The pincode of Khanji is 442907.

What is the population of Khanji?

Khanji had a total population of 1,353, including 703 males and 650 females.

How many households are there in Khanji?

Khanji had 327 households.

What is the literacy rate in Khanji?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khanji was 95.99%. Male literacy was 98.00% and female literacy was 93.78%.