Khanapur

Khanapur is a village located in Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Ajra (tehsildar office) and 95km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Khanapur village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Khanapur unique in its vibrant Ajra-Kolhapur region. You’ll see Khanapur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Khanapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khanapur is 567958. The village spans a total geographical area of 356 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416505. Gadhinglaj is nearest town to Khanapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khanapur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chandgad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kolhapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Khanapur

Population of Khanapur

According to the 2011 Census, Khanapur has a total population of about 781, with approximately 394 males and 387 females. The sex ratio is around 982 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 70 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 21 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.56%, with male literacy at about 75.89% and female literacy near 55.04%. There are around 172 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khanapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khanapur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Khanapur. As per the 2011 stats, Khanapur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Khanapur

Knowing the nearby villages of Khanapur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Khanapur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Khanapur