Alkud

Alkud is a village located in Kavathemahankal tehsil of Sangli district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Kavathemahankal (tehsildar office) and 27km away from district headquarter Sangli. As per 2009 stats, Alkud M is the gram panchayat of Alkud village.

Here you can discover what makes Alkud unique in its vibrant Kavathemahankal-Sangli region. You’ll see Alkud’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 Alkud

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Alkud is 568806. The village spans a total geographical area of 945 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416419. Sangli Miraj Kupwad is nearest town to Alkud village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 27km away.

When it comes to local governance, Alkud 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 Khanapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sangli Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Alkud

Population of Alkud

According to the 2011 Census, Alkud has a total population of about 1,309, with approximately 681 males and 628 females. The sex ratio is around 922 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 139 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 159 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 76.09%, with male literacy at about 81.94% and female literacy near 69.75%. There are around 274 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Alkud's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Alkud

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

Nearby Villages of Alkud

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

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