Khairat - Akkalkot, Solapur

Khairat is a village situated in the Akkalkot tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkot and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Khairat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khairat is 562872. The village covers a total geographical area of 740 hectares and falls under the 413218 pincode. Akkalkot is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Khairat

As per Census 2011, Khairat village has a total population of 1,499 people, consisting of 717 males and 782 females. The village has 320 households and a sex ratio of 1,090 females per 1,000 males. There are 209 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 910 literate and 589 illiterate residents. Additionally, 218 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 61 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,499717782
Child Population (0–6 yrs)209105104
Scheduled Castes (SC)21897121
Scheduled Tribes (ST)612635
Literate Population910506404
Illiterate Population589211378

Nearby Villages of Khairat

Khairat 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)
GogaonSouth-West2.39 km
Chincholi (b)East2.56 km
Chincholi (k)South-East3.04 km
BhurikavatheNorth-West3.30 km
VarnalwadiNorth-East3.37 km
SarasambaSouth4.86 km
BolegaonNorth-West5.32 km
NirgudiEast5.74 km
WagdariWest6.43 km
PadsawaliSouth-East6.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khairat

Public transport in the Khairat is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dudhani, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akkalkot to Khairat is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Khairat is about 72 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 Khairat

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Khairat

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khairat

Where is Khairat located?

Khairat village is located in Akkalkot Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khairat?

Khairat is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khairat?

The pincode of Khairat is 413218.

What is the population of Khairat?

Khairat has a total population of 1,499, including 717 males and 782 females.

How many households are there in Khairat?

There are 320 households in Khairat.

What is the literacy rate in Khairat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khairat is 60.71%. Male literacy is 70.57% and female literacy is 51.66%.