Khanapur - Handia, Prayagraj

Khanapur is a village situated in the Handia tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Handia and around 45 km from Allahabad. Khanapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanapur is 163024. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.53 hectares and falls under the 221503 pincode. Handia is the nearest town, located about 4 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 Handia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhadohi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khanapur

According to the 2011 Census, Khanapur village had a total population of 1,342 people, including 551 males and 791 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 1,436 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.03%, with male literacy at 62.70% and female literacy at 26.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63.

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

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 Handia Khas, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Handia to Khanapur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Khanapur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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