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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Khat village has a total population of 4,280 people, consisting of 2,151 males and 2,129 females. The village has 999 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 511 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,087 literate and 1,193 illiterate residents. Additionally, 628 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 149 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
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 gram panchayat of Khat?

Khat is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khat?

The pincode of Khat is 441106.

What is the population of Khat?

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

How many households are there in Khat?

There are 999 households in Khat.

What is the literacy rate in Khat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khat is 72.13%. Male literacy is 77.92% and female literacy is 66.28%.