Khanapur - Akkalkot, Solapur

Khanapur is a village situated in the Akkalkot tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkot and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Khanapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanapur is 562799. The village covers a total geographical area of 1135.71 hectares and falls under the 413219 pincode. Akkalkot is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Khanapur

As per Census 2011, Khanapur village has a total population of 1,680 people, consisting of 886 males and 794 females. The village has 307 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 216 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,007 literate and 673 illiterate residents. Additionally, 376 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 327 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khanapur

Khanapur 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Khanapur

Khanapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tadwal, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akkalkot to Khanapur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Khanapur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khanapur

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

Health Facilities in Khanapur

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

FAQs about Khanapur