Sakuri - Rahta, Ahilyanagar

Sakuri is a village situated in the Rahta tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from Rahta and around 85 km from Ahmadnagar. Sakuri village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakuri is 557581. The village covers a total geographical area of 911 hectares and falls under the 423107 pincode. Rahta Pimplas is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Sakuri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shirdi Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sakuri

According to the 2011 Census, Sakuri village had a total population of 10,105 people, including 5,263 males and 4,842 females, living in 1,981 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.66%, with male literacy at 87.20% and female literacy at 75.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,330, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 638.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakuri

Sakuri 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 Sakuri

Sakuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sainagar Shirdi, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rahta Pimplas to Sakuri is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Sakuri is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakuri

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

Health Facilities in Sakuri

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

FAQs about Sakuri