Rakshi

Rakshi is a village located in Shevgaon tehsil of Ahmadnagar district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Shevgaon (tehsildar office) and 76km away from district headquarter Ahmadnagar. As per 2009 stats, Rakshi village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Rakshi unique in its vibrant Shevgaon-Ahmadnagar region. You’ll see Rakshi’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Rakshi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Rakshi is 557865. The village spans a total geographical area of 733 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 414502. Ahmadnagar is nearest town to Rakshi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 76km away.

When it comes to local governance, Rakshi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Shevgaon Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ahmednagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Rakshi

Population of Rakshi

According to the 2011 Census, Rakshi has a total population of about 1,560, with approximately 795 males and 765 females. The sex ratio is around 962 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 233 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 380 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 28. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.74%, with male literacy at about 69.69% and female literacy near 49.41%. There are around 373 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Rakshi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Rakshi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Rakshi. As per the 2011 stats, Rakshi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Rakshi

Knowing the nearby villages of Rakshi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Rakshi.

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