Alkuti is a village near the western border in

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. Famous for its

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, mainly sambar and

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. A wide variety of butterflies will be seen here from

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. It is a tourist destination, and

and sambars, roaming freely, can be seen up close.

Geography

Alkuti has an average elevation of . 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

, 70Km away from Alukti. The population of Alkuti is 4850 (2011). Alkuti is also 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

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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

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 -

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Highway is 10 Km away from Alkuti. The nearest Railway Station is

, 70 Km away from Alkuti. Transport facilities like

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buses, Private Buses, Four wheelers are also available in the village. {{Parner tehsil topics Villages in Parner taluka Villages in Ahmednagar district