Alkuti

Alkuti
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Coordinates: 19.05°N 74.23°E / 19.05; 74.23
Country	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	414 305
Telephone code	02488
Vehicle registration	MH-16, MH-17
Nearest city	Parner, Shirur, Narayangaon, Sangamner, Junner, Nighoj.
Literacy	75%
Lok Sabha constituency	Ahmednagar
Civic agency	Grampanchayat Alkuti
Climate	Dry and hot (Köppen)
Avg. summer temperature	40 °C (104 °F)
Avg. winter temperature	15 °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]

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

• 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 Society's English Medium School Alkuti
• Art, Commerce & Science Senior College, Alkuti

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.

References

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