Islak - Nagar, Ahilyanagar

Islak is a village situated in the Nagar tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from Nagar and around 15 km from Ahmadnagar. Isalak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Islak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Islak is 558068. The village covers a total geographical area of 2661 hectares and falls under the 414111 pincode. Ahmadnagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Islak

As per Census 2011, Islak village has a total population of 1,604 people, consisting of 824 males and 780 females. The village has 324 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 187 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 986 literate and 618 illiterate residents. Additionally, 329 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 79 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,604824780
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1879889
Scheduled Castes (SC)329165164
Scheduled Tribes (ST)794237
Literate Population986561425
Illiterate Population618263355

Nearby Villages of Islak

Islak 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)
NimblakEast2.50 km
HingangaonSouth-West3.88 km
HamidpurSouth4.37 km
ViladNorth5.52 km
VadgaonguptaEast5.75 km
Khatgaon TakliSouth-West6.31 km
JakhangaonSouth-West6.95 km
KarjunekhareNorth-West7.16 km
NeptiSouth7.61 km
Takali KhatgaonSouth-West8.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Islak

Islak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nimblak, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahmadnagar to Islak is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Islak

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Islak

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Islak

Where is Islak located?

Islak village is located in Nagar Tehsil, Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Islak?

The Gram Panchayat of Islak is Isalak.

What is the pincode of Islak?

The pincode of Islak is 414111.

What is the population of Islak?

Islak has a total population of 1,604, including 824 males and 780 females.

How many households are there in Islak?

There are 324 households in Islak.

What is the literacy rate in Islak?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Islak is 61.47%. Male literacy is 68.08% and female literacy is 54.49%.