Khadi - Mangrulpir, Washim

Khadi is a village situated in the Mangrulpir tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangrulpir and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Khadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khadi is 530750. The village covers a total geographical area of 375.81 hectares and falls under the 444403 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Khadi

According to the 2011 Census, Khadi village had a total population of 914 people, including 470 males and 444 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.90%, with male literacy at 89.05% and female literacy at 78.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 390, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 220.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Khadi

Khadi 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 Khadi

Khadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrulpir to Khadi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Khadi is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khadi

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

Health Facilities in Khadi

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

FAQs about Khadi