Ruikhed
Ruikhed is a village located in Akot tehsil of Akola district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Akot (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Akola. As per 2009 stats, Ruikhed village is also a gram panchayat.
Ruikhed has its own place in the vibrant Akola region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Ruikhed
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ruikhed is 529761. The village spans a total geographical area of 298.82 hectares. Akot is nearest town to Ruikhed village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.
When it comes to local governance, Ruikhed village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Akot Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Akola Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Ruikhed
Population of Ruikhed
Below is a concise population overview of Ruikhed as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 2,478 | 1,305 | 1,173 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 247 | 128 | 119 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 541 | 285 | 256 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 302 | 160 | 142 |
Literate Population | 1,950 | 1,078 | 872 |
Illiterate Population | 528 | 227 | 301 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Ruikhed village:
- The total population of Ruikhed village is around 2,478, including approximately 1,305 males and 1,173 females, with a sex ratio of 898 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 247 children aged 0–6 years in Ruikhed village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Ruikhed village has 541 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 302 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Ruikhed village is about 78.69%, with male literacy at 82.61% and female literacy at 74.34%.
- There are around 571 households in Ruikhed village.
Connectivity of Ruikhed
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ruikhed. As per the 2011 stats, Ruikhed had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within village |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Ruikhed
Knowing the nearby villages of Ruikhed helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ruikhed.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ruikhed
- Where is Ruikhed located?
- Ruikhed village is situated in Akot Tehsil, within the Akola district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Ruikhed?
- Ruikhed serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the population of Ruikhed as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Ruikhed is 2,478, with 1,305 males and 1,173 females.
- How many households are there in Ruikhed as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Ruikhed village has a total of 571 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Ruikhed as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ruikhed is 78.69%. The male literacy rate is 82.61%, while the female literacy rate is 74.34%.