Khangaon - Katol, Nagpur

Khangaon is a village situated in the Katol tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katol and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Khangaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khangaon is 534996. The village covers a total geographical area of 491.34 hectares and falls under the 441302 pincode. Katol is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Khangaon

As per Census 2011, Khangaon village has a total population of 1,480 people, consisting of 767 males and 713 females. The village has 352 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 137 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,092 literate and 388 illiterate residents. Additionally, 181 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 294 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,480767713
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1377265
Scheduled Castes (SC)1819289
Scheduled Tribes (ST)294145149
Literate Population1,092603489
Illiterate Population388164224

Nearby Villages of Khangaon

Khangaon 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)
LamdhamWest1.25 km
ChichalaSouth-East1.42 km
KolambiSouth-West1.77 km
Delwadi(rithi)East2.04 km
FetriSouth2.21 km
HarankhuriNorth-East2.32 km
DhiwarwadiSouth-East2.36 km
KhanwadiEast2.40 km
DigrasNorth2.59 km
ParadsingaWest2.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khangaon

Khangaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Katol, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katol to Khangaon is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Khangaon is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khangaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khangaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Khangaon

Where is Khangaon located?

Khangaon village is located in Katol Tehsil, Nagpur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khangaon?

Khangaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khangaon?

The pincode of Khangaon is 441302.

What is the population of Khangaon?

Khangaon has a total population of 1,480, including 767 males and 713 females.

How many households are there in Khangaon?

There are 352 households in Khangaon.

What is the literacy rate in Khangaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khangaon is 73.78%. Male literacy is 78.62% and female literacy is 68.58%.