Khangata - Pipar Shahar, Jodhpur

Khangata is a village situated in the Pipar Shahar tehsil of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 22 km from Bhopalgarh and around 90 km from Jodhpur. Khangata village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khangata is 084848. The village covers a total geographical area of 4893 hectares and falls under the 342606 pincode. Pipar City is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Khangata

According to the 2011 Census, Khangata village had a total population of 7,516 people, including 3,883 males and 3,633 females, living in 1,510 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.50%, with male literacy at 83.28% and female literacy at 42.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,704, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Khangata

Khangata 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 Khangata

Khangata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Umed, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipar City to Khangata is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jodhpur to Khangata is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khangata

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

Health Facilities in Khangata

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

FAQs about Khangata