Rayate - Sangamner, Ahilyanagar

Rayate is a village situated in the Sangamner tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from Sangamner and around 60 km from Ahmadnagar. Rayate village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rayate is 557420. The village covers a total geographical area of 256.9 hectares and falls under the 422608 pincode. Sangamner is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Rayate 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 Rayate

According to the 2011 Census, Rayate village had a total population of 1,464 people, including 740 males and 724 females, living in 281 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.58%, with male literacy at 86.92% and female literacy at 69.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 199.

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

Nearby Villages of Rayate

Rayate 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 Rayate

Rayate 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 18.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangamner to Rayate is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Rayate is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rayate

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

Health Facilities in Rayate

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

FAQs about Rayate