Raikheda - Keolari, Seoni

Raikheda is a village situated in the Keolari tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Keolari and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Raikheda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raikheda is 496603. The village covers a total geographical area of 329.24 hectares and falls under the 480994 pincode. Nainpur is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Raikheda

As per Census 2011, Raikheda village has a total population of 444 people, consisting of 226 males and 218 females. The village has 120 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 254 literate and 190 illiterate residents. Additionally, 56 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 341 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Raikheda

Raikheda 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 Raikheda

Raikheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khairranji, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nainpur to Raikheda is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Raikheda is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raikheda

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

Health Facilities in Raikheda

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

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