Khat - Mauda, Nagpur

Khat is a village situated in the Mauda tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mauda and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Khat village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khat is 535675. The village covers a total geographical area of 806 hectares and falls under the 441106 pincode. Bhandara is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Khat

According to the 2011 Census, Khat village had a total population of 4,280 people, including 2,151 males and 2,129 females, living in 999 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.91%, with male literacy at 88.68% and female literacy at 75.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 628, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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 Population4,2802,1512,129
Child Population (0–6 yrs)511261250
Scheduled Castes (SC)628311317
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1496881
Literate Population3,0871,6761,411
Illiterate Population1,193475718

Nearby Villages of Khat

Khat 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)
DeomundhariWest0.99 km
PahuniEast1.97 km
MorgaonWest2.55 km
AdasaSouth2.72 km
TandaNorth2.90 km
MahalgaonNorth-East2.95 km
GhotmundhariSouth-West3.13 km
HattidohiSouth-East3.25 km
TakaliNorth-East3.36 km
BhosaNorth-East3.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khat

Khat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khat, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhandara to Khat is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Khat is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khat

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

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

Health Facilities in Khat

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Khat

Where is Khat located?

Khat village is located in Mauda Tehsil, Nagpur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Khat?

Khat is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khat?

The pincode of Khat is 441106.

What is the population of Khat?

Khat had a total population of 4,280, including 2,151 males and 2,129 females.

How many households are there in Khat?

Khat had 999 households.

What is the literacy rate in Khat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khat was 81.91%. Male literacy was 88.68% and female literacy was 75.09%.