Rankhambwadi - Sangamner, Ahilyanagar

Rankhambwadi is a village situated in the Sangamner tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from Sangamner and around 80 km from Ahmadnagar. Rankhambwadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rankhambwadi is 557438. The village covers a total geographical area of 1022 hectares and falls under the 422608 pincode. Sangamner is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Rankhambwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Rankhambwadi village had a total population of 1,188 people, including 588 males and 600 females, living in 229 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.29%, with male literacy at 77.69% and female literacy at 51.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 238.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,188588600
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1528666
Scheduled Castes (SC)826
Scheduled Tribes (ST)238113125
Literate Population666390276
Illiterate Population522198324

Nearby Villages of Rankhambwadi

Rankhambwadi 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)
DarewadiEast3.66 km
DigrasNorth3.81 km
AmbhoreNorth5.21 km
BambalewadiWest5.27 km
Pimpalgaon DepaWest5.96 km
SakurSouth6.30 km
KolwadeNorth-West6.60 km
Kauthe MalkapurSouth-East6.78 km
PanodiNorth-East7.61 km
Karjule PatharWest8.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rankhambwadi

Rankhambwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rahuri, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangamner to Rankhambwadi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Rankhambwadi is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rankhambwadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Rankhambwadi

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

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

FAQs about Rankhambwadi

Where is Rankhambwadi located?

Rankhambwadi village is located in Sangamner Tehsil, Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Rankhambwadi?

Rankhambwadi is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rankhambwadi?

The pincode of Rankhambwadi is 422608.

What is the population of Rankhambwadi?

Rankhambwadi had a total population of 1,188, including 588 males and 600 females.

How many households are there in Rankhambwadi?

Rankhambwadi had 229 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rankhambwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rankhambwadi was 64.29%. Male literacy was 77.69% and female literacy was 51.69%.