Khapat - Dharangaon, Jalgaon

Khapat is a village situated in the Dharangaon tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharangaon and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Vanjari Bk. serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khapat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khapat is 527359. The village covers a total geographical area of 171 hectares and falls under the 425104 pincode. Dharangaon is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Khapat

According to the 2011 Census, Khapat village had a total population of 304 people, including 167 males and 137 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 820 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.67%, with male literacy at 75.52% and female literacy at 58.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Khapat

Khapat 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 Khapat

Khapat is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chavalkhede, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharangaon to Khapat is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Khapat is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khapat

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

Health Facilities in Khapat

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

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