Raikunda - Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Mhow, Indore

Raikunda is a village situated in the Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Mhow tehsil of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 31 km from Mhow and around 54 km from Indore. Chhapariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raikunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raikunda is 476468. The village covers a total geographical area of 359.56 hectares and falls under the 453441 pincode. Mhowgaon is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Raikunda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Raikunda

As per Census 2011, Raikunda village has a total population of 1,036 people, consisting of 559 males and 477 females. The village has 221 households and a sex ratio of 853 females per 1,000 males. There are 150 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 447 literate and 589 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 941 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Raikunda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Raikunda

Raikunda is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Raikunda

Raikunda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mhowgaon to Raikunda is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Indore to Raikunda is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raikunda

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Raikunda village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Raikunda

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Raikunda village are given below:

FAQs about Raikunda