Ekrukhe - Rahta, Ahilyanagar

Ekrukhe is a village situated in the Rahta tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from Rahta and around 87 km from Ahmadnagar. Ekrukhe village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekrukhe is 557588. The village covers a total geographical area of 1420 hectares and falls under the 413719 pincode. Rahta Pimplas is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Ekrukhe 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 Ekrukhe

As per Census 2011, Ekrukhe village has a total population of 5,311 people, consisting of 2,767 males and 2,544 females. The village has 1,117 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 617 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,717 literate and 1,594 illiterate residents. Additionally, 580 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 727 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekrukhe

Ekrukhe 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 Ekrukhe

Ekrukhe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sainagar Shirdi, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rahta Pimplas to Ekrukhe is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Ekrukhe is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekrukhe

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

Health Facilities in Ekrukhe

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

FAQs about Ekrukhe