Ekrukhe village, Chandvad taluka | Pincode 423117

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LGD code: 550414
Pincode: 423117
Post office: Vadali Bhoi
Population: 648
Households: 133
Literacy rate: 72.2%
Sex ratio: 900 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 373
Distance to district centre: 70 km
Distance to mandal centre: 47 km
Distance to Mumbai: 188 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 489 km
Nearest railway station: Chitali · 9 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Ranjangaon Khurd · 2 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Ekrukhe compares

By population, Ekrukhe ranks #101 of 111 villages in Chandvad mandal.

Literacy rate

72.2%

+1.7% vs mandal average

Ekrukhe: 72.2%
Chandvad mandal: 70.5%
Nashik district: 71.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

900

−35 vs mandal average

Ekrukhe: 900
Chandvad mandal: 935

Household size

people per home

4.9

−0.3 vs mandal average

Ekrukhe: 4.9
Chandvad mandal: 5.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Ekrukhe at a glance

Ekrukhe is a village of 648 people in 133 households (Census 2011) in Chandvad taluka, Nashik district, Maharashtra, the 101st-largest of 111 villages in Chandvad taluka. Literacy is 72%, 2 points above the taluka average of 71% and the sex ratio is 900 women per 1,000 men. It lies 70 km from the Nashik district centre, 11 km from Puntamba, the nearest town, 9 km from Chitali railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 423117, served by Vadali Bhoi post office; the LGD village code is 550414. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Ranjangaon Khurd, 2 km away. The village votes in Vaijapur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Bornare (Sir) Ramesh Nanasaheb. The population is estimated at 764 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Wakadi · Chamorshi	1,060	62%	5 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Ekrukhe

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 8
Power hours (winter): 8
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: NASHIK
Distance to nearest town (km): 65
Distance to district HQ (km): 65
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 26
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 683.08
Irrigated area (ha): 235.63
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Ekrukhe

LGD code: 550414
Pincode: 423117
Post office: Vadali Bhoi
Population (Census 2011): 648
Population (projected 2026): 764
Households: 133
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 900
Literacy rate: 72.2%
Coordinates: 19.70667°N, 74.54194°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Aurangabad
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Vaijapur
Member of Parliament: Sandipanrao Bhumre
Member of Legislative Assembly: Bornare (Sir) Ramesh Nanasaheb
Block / Mandal: Chandvad

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Nashik district level

Then & Now

Ekrukhe — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

648

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

764

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

133

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

157

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 648Census 2011
Households: 133Census 2011
Literacy rate: 72.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 900 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7642026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1572026 projection
Active job cards: 1,91,831MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 87,486MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 9,36,17,088ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 82.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Nashik district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Nashik district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Nashik district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Ekrukhe

Mandal centre

Chandvad · ≈ 47 km

≈ 1 h 37 min by car · 1 h 55 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Nashik · ≈ 70 km

≈ 2 h 24 min by car · 2 h 51 min by bike

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Nearest town · 13,098 people

Puntamba · ≈ 11 km

≈ 22 min by car · 26 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Mumbai188 kmcapital
Hyderabad489 km
Bengaluru817 km
Chennai957 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationChitali9 km
Bus stopShirdi Bus Stand9 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Ranjangaon Khurd2 km
ATM / bankHDFC7 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum7 km
CollegePadmshri Vikhe Patil Rayat Shikshan Sanstha,Loni16 km
Police stationLoni Police Station16 km

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September 2026

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Pawar Seeks Drought Declaration, Loan Waiver For Maharashtra Farmers

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Shinde Assures Maharashtra Farmers Amid Drought-Like Conditions

Reported by Daily Pioneer.

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Maharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare aid for farmers

Reported by The Indian Express.

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Pawar Seeks Drought Declaration, Loan Waiver For Maharashtra Farmers
Deccan Chronicle18h ago
Shinde Assures Maharashtra Farmers Amid Drought-Like Conditions
Daily Pioneeryesterday
Maharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare aid for farmers
The Indian Expressyesterday
Maharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare aid for farmers
The Federalyesterday
Maharashtra will provide immediate aid to drought-hit farmers, says Fadnavis
The Times of Indiayesterday
Maharashtra govt decides to provide soft loans to sugar mills to clear pending dues of farmers for 2025-26 crushing season
News On AIR2 days ago

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People often ask about Ekrukhe

What is the pincode of Ekrukhe?

The pincode of Ekrukhe, Chandvad taluka, Nashik district, Maharashtra is 423117. The post office is Vadali Bhoi.

Which post office delivers to Ekrukhe?

Mail for Ekrukhe is delivered through Vadali Bhoi post office, pincode 423117, in Chandvad taluka, Nashik district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Ekrukhe located?

Ekrukhe is a village in Chandvad taluka of Nashik district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Ekrukhe as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Ekrukhe village has a population of 648 across 133 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ekrukhe in?

Ekrukhe falls under the Aurangabad Lok Sabha constituency (PC #19) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Ekrukhe in?

Ekrukhe falls under the Vaijapur assembly constituency (AC #112) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Ekrukhe?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Ekrukhe village is 72.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Ekrukhe?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Ekrukhe village is 900 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Ekrukhe?

12 schemes currently match residents of Ekrukhe, including Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, Shiv Bhojan Thali, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Ekrukhe from Nashik district centre?

Ekrukhe is approximately 70 km (straight-line) from the centre of Nashik district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Ekrukhe?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Ekrukhe village is 550414.

Which is the nearest town to Ekrukhe?

Puntamba (population 13,098, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 11 km from Ekrukhe in a straight line.

How big is Ekrukhe compared to other villages in Chandvad taluka?

Ekrukhe ranks 101 of 111 villages in Chandvad taluka by Census 2011 population (648 residents).

How far is Ekrukhe from Mumbai?

Ekrukhe is about 188 km from Mumbai in a straight line (the state capital of Maharashtra); by road expect roughly 245 km.

How far is Ekrukhe from Hyderabad?

Ekrukhe is about 489 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 636 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Ekrukhe?

Chitali is the nearest railway station to Ekrukhe, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Ekrukhe?

Shirdi Bus Stand is the nearest bus stop to Ekrukhe, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Ekrukhe?

Government Hospital, Ranjangaon Khurd is the nearest hospital or health centre to Ekrukhe, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Ekrukhe?

HDFC is the nearest ATM or bank to Ekrukhe, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Ekrukhe?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Ekrukhe, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Who is the MLA of Ekrukhe?

Ekrukhe falls under Vaijapur assembly constituency (AC 112). The sitting MLA is Bornare (Sir) Ramesh Nanasaheb (Shiv Sena).

Who is the MP for Ekrukhe?

Ekrukhe is in Aurangabad Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sandipanrao Bhumre (Shiv Sena (2022–present)).

What is the population of Ekrukhe in 2026?

Ekrukhe is estimated at 764 people in 2026, up about 18% from 648 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Ekrukhe in?

Maharashtra falls in the Western Plateau and Hills zone (cotton, jowar, sugarcane, oilseeds) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Ekrukhe in Nashik district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)