Lakh - Rahuri, Ahilyanagar

Lakh is a village situated in the Rahuri tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from Rahuri and around 50 km from Ahmadnagar. Lakh village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakh is 558221. The village covers a total geographical area of 621.53 hectares and falls under the 413705 pincode. Rahuri is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Lakh

According to the 2011 Census, Lakh village had a total population of 1,529 people, including 766 males and 763 females, living in 323 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.88%, with male literacy at 87.65% and female literacy at 72.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 266, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 268.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakh

Lakh 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 Lakh

Lakh is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Taklimiya, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rahuri to Lakh is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Lakh is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakh

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

Health Facilities in Lakh

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

FAQs about Lakh