Alkuti

Alkuti is a beautiful village near the western border in Parner taluka of Ahmednagar district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Famous for its wildlife, mainly sambar and deer. A wide variety of butterflies will be seen here from July to December. It is a great and attractive tourist destination for environmental lovers. Deer and sambars roaming freely can be seen up close.

Alkuti
Alkuti
Location in Maharashtra, India
Alkuti
Alkuti (India)
Coordinates: 19.05°N 74.23°E / 19.05; 74.23
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictAhmadnagar
Elevation
654 m (2,146 ft)
Population
  Total5,789 area_magnitude= sq. km
Languages
  OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
414 305
Telephone code02488
Vehicle registrationMH-16, MH-17
Nearest cityParner, Shirur, Narayangaon, Sangamner, Junner, Nighoj.
Literacy75%
Lok Sabha constituencyAhmednagar
Civic agencyGrampanchayat Alkuti
ClimateDry and hot (Köppen)
Avg. summer temperature40 °C (104 °F)
Avg. winter temperature15 °C (59 °F)

Geography

Alkuti has an average elevation of 2,148 feet (655 m). The village is located on intersection of Shirur–Alephata (State Highway 51). Alukti is 10 km away from Belhe, a village on National Highway 61 (NH 61) Kalyan–Nirmal. Alkuti is also located on NH 761. The nearest railway station is Ahmednagar, 70Km away from Alukti.

The population of Alkuti is 4850 (2011). Alkuti is also well known for Kadam-Bande Wada. It is a great fort located on ground in the centre of village; which is still owned by the descendants of the Kadambande family.

Education

Educational facilities from Primary to up to Graduation are available in Alkuti. Masters & Ph.D available in Ahmednagar & Pune.

Schools & Colleges

  • Jilha Parishad Primary School, Alkuti
  • Jilha Parishad Primary School, (Bahirobawadi) Alkuti
  • Rayat Kshishan Sanstha's Shri SAINATH Highschool and Junior College (Science, Arts and MCVC) Alkuti.
  • SAI Education Socity's English Medium School Alkuti
  • Ashram Shala Alkuti
  • Art, Commerce & Science Senior College, Alkuti

Finance

Banks

  • Central Bank of India
  • Swami Samarth Bank, Nighoj-Alkuti
  • Alkuti Gramin Patsanstha
  • Senapati bapat Patsantha
  • Parner Gramin Patsantha
  • Kanhur Pathar Patsanstha
  • Nighoj Gramin Patsanstha
  • Sai Multistate Patsanstha

Transport

The village located on State Highway SH 53 Alephata - Shirur. Kalyan - Nirmal National Highway 61 is 10 Km away from Alkuti. Pune - Nashik National Highway 50 Old is 22 Km away. The Belha - Jejuri Highway is 10 Km away from Alkuti. The nearest Railway Station is Ahmednagar, 70 Km away from Alkuti.

Transport facilities like MSRTC buses, Private Buses, Four wheelers are also available in the village.

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