Aheri - Rajura, Chandrapur

Aheri is a village situated in the Rajura tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajura and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Aheri village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aheri is 541787. The village covers a total geographical area of 571 hectares and falls under the 442905 pincode. Rajura is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Aheri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Aheri

According to the 2011 Census, Aheri village had a total population of 1,369 people, including 697 males and 672 females, living in 313 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.51%, with male literacy at 88.01% and female literacy at 74.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 202, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 171.

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

Nearby Villages of Aheri

Aheri 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 Aheri

Aheri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Manikgarh, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajura to Aheri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Aheri is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aheri

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

Health Facilities in Aheri

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

FAQs about Aheri