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

According to the 2011 Census, Raikunda village had a total population of 1,036 people, including 559 males and 477 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 853 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.45%, with male literacy at 60.17% and female literacy at 39.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 941.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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