Lehani village, Risod taluka | Pincode 444504

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LGD code: 531281
Pincode: 444504
Post office: Sirpur
Population: 1,963
Households: 424
Literacy rate: 72.2%
Sex ratio: 940 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,103
Distance to district centre: 51 km
Distance to mandal centre: 14 km
Distance to Mumbai: 419 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 355 km
Nearest railway station: Kekatumar · 41 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital · 9 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Lehani compares

By population, Lehani ranks #36 of 99 villages in Risod mandal.

Literacy rate

72.2%

+2.0% vs mandal average

Lehani: 72.2%
Risod mandal: 70.2%
Washim district: 72.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

940

+19 vs mandal average

Lehani: 940
Risod mandal: 921

Household size

people per home

4.6

−0.1 vs mandal average

Lehani: 4.6
Risod mandal: 4.7

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

Lehani at a glance

Lehani is a village of 1,963 people in 424 households (Census 2011) in Risod taluka, Washim district, Maharashtra, the 36th-largest of 99 villages in Risod taluka. Literacy is 72%, 2 points above the taluka average of 70% and the sex ratio is 940 women per 1,000 men. It lies 51 km from the Washim district centre, 13 km from Jafrabad, the nearest town, 41 km from Kekatumar railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 444504, served by Sirpur post office; the LGD village code is 531281. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, 9 km away. The village votes in Mehkar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kharat Siddharth Rambhau. The population is estimated at 2,314 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Lehani · this village	1,963	72%	—
Dhotara · Sengaon	583	66%	3.8 km S
Nanaj · Mehkar	73	70%	3.9 km NW
Aregaon · Mehkar	2,873	69%	4.2 km N
Gaundhala · Risod	1,248	67%	4.1 km W
Bhapur · Risod	1,252	75%	4.4 km SE
Madani · Mehkar	2,469	71%	4.7 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Lehani

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 14
Power hours (winter): 14
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 1
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 1
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: Yes
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: RISOD
Distance to nearest town (km): 27
Distance to district HQ (km): 47
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 27
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 1,460.19
Irrigated area (ha): 1,005.64
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Lehani

LGD code: 531281
Pincode: 444504
Post office: Sirpur
Population (Census 2011): 1,963
Population (projected 2026): 2,314
Households: 424
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 940
Literacy rate: 72.2%
Coordinates: 20.10446°N, 76.72117°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Buldhana
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mehkar
Member of Parliament: Prataprao Jadhav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kharat Siddharth Rambhau
Block / Mandal: Risod

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 Washim district level

Then & Now

Lehani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,963

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,314

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

424

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

500

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: 1,963Census 2011
Households: 424Census 2011
Literacy rate: 72.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 940 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,3142026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 5002026 projection
Active job cards: 95,914MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 73,949MGNREGA · 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 · Washim district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Washim district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Washim 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 Lehani

Mandal centre

Risod · ≈ 14 km

≈ 28 min by car · 33 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Washim · ≈ 51 km

≈ 1 h 44 min by car · 2 h 3 min by bike

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Nearest town · 15,910 people

Jafrabad · ≈ 13 km

≈ 27 min by car · 33 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Mumbai419 kmcapital
Hyderabad355 km
Bengaluru799 km
Chennai867 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKekatumar41 km
Bus stopfrequent buses to Aurangabad21 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital9 km
CollegeShahbabu High School & Jr. College45 km

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People often ask about Lehani

What is the pincode of Lehani?

The pincode of Lehani, Risod taluka, Washim district, Maharashtra is 444504. The post office is Sirpur.

Which post office delivers to Lehani?

Mail for Lehani is delivered through Sirpur post office, pincode 444504, in Risod taluka, Washim district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Lehani located?

Lehani is a village in Risod taluka of Washim district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Lehani as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Lehani village has a population of 1,963 across 424 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Lehani in?

Lehani falls under the Buldhana Lok Sabha constituency (PC #5) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Lehani in?

Lehani falls under the Mehkar assembly constituency (AC #25) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Lehani?

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

What is the sex ratio in Lehani?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Lehani village is 940 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Lehani?

12 schemes currently match residents of Lehani, 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 Lehani from Washim district centre?

Lehani is approximately 51 km (straight-line) from the centre of Washim district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Lehani?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Lehani village is 531281.

Which is the nearest town to Lehani?

Jafrabad (population 15,910, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 13 km from Lehani in a straight line.

How big is Lehani compared to other villages in Risod taluka?

Lehani ranks 36 of 99 villages in Risod taluka by Census 2011 population (1,963 residents).

How far is Lehani from Mumbai?

Lehani is about 419 km from Mumbai in a straight line (the state capital of Maharashtra); by road expect roughly 544 km.

How far is Lehani from Hyderabad?

Lehani is about 355 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 461 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Lehani?

Kekatumar is the nearest railway station to Lehani, about 41 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 53 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Lehani?

frequent buses to Aurangabad is the nearest bus stop to Lehani, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Lehani?

Government Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Lehani, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Who is the MLA of Lehani?

Lehani falls under Mehkar assembly constituency (AC 25). The sitting MLA is Kharat Siddharth Rambhau (SS(UBT)).

Who is the MP for Lehani?

Lehani is in Buldhana Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Prataprao Jadhav (Shiv Sena (2022–present)).

What is the population of Lehani in 2026?

Lehani is estimated at 2,314 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,963 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Lehani 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; Lehani in Washim 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, 2026-09-17
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)