Leha - Sillod, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Leha is a village situated in the Sillod tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Sillod and around 72 km from Aurangabad. Liha serves as the Village Panchayat for Leha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Leha is 548571. The village covers a total geographical area of 1126 hectares and falls under the 431132 pincode. Sillod is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Leha

According to the 2011 Census, Leha village had a total population of 2,489 people, including 1,285 males and 1,204 females, living in 503 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.53%, with male literacy at 82.10% and female literacy at 58.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 360.

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

Nearby Villages of Leha

Leha 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 Leha

Leha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jamner, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sillod to Leha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Leha is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Leha

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

Health Facilities in Leha

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

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