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Alkuti
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Alkuti
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Alkuti
Alkuti (India)
Coordinates: 19°03′N74°14′E / 19.05°N 74.23°E / 19.05; 74.23
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Maharashtra
District Ahmadnagar
Elevation
654 m (2,146 ft)
Population
  Total
5,789 area_magnitude= sq. km
Languages
  Official Marathi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
Telephone code02488
Vehicle registration MH-16, MH-17
Nearest city Parner, Shirur, Narayangaon, Sangamner, Junner, Nighoj.
Literacy75%
Lok Sabha constituency Ahmednagar
Civic agencyGrampanchayat Alkuti
Climate Dry and hot (Köppen)
Avg. summer temperature40 °C (104 °F)
Avg. winter temperature15 °C (59 °F)

Alkuti is a village near the western border in Parner taluka of Ahmednagar district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. [1] Famous for its wildlife, mainly sambar and deer. A wide variety of butterflies will be seen here from July to December. It is a tourist destination,[ citation needed ] and deer and sambars, roaming freely, can be seen up close.[ citation needed ]

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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, 70 km away from Alukti.

The population of Alkuti is 4850 (2011). Alkuti is also known for Kadam-Bande Wada.[ citation needed ] It is a great fort located on ground in the centre of village; which is still owned by the descendants of the Kadambande family.and near by large amount of historical places available.

Education

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

Schools & Colleges

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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References

  1. "Alkuti Population - Ahmadnagar, Maharashtra". census2011.co.in. Census Organization of India. 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.