Lakhangaon - Ambegaon, Pune

Lakhangaon is a village situated in the Ambegaon tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghodegaon and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Lakhangaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhangaon is 555547. The village covers a total geographical area of 1246 hectares and falls under the 412406 pincode. Junnar is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Lakhangaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ambegaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shirur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lakhangaon

According to the 2011 Census, Lakhangaon village had a total population of 2,024 people, including 1,043 males and 981 females, living in 394 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.58%, with male literacy at 80.37% and female literacy at 66.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 94.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakhangaon

Lakhangaon 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 Lakhangaon

Lakhangaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ranjangaon Rd, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junnar to Lakhangaon is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Lakhangaon is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakhangaon

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

Health Facilities in Lakhangaon

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

FAQs about Lakhangaon