Ruikhed - Akot, Akola

Ruikhed is a village situated in the Akot tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akot and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Ruikhed village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ruikhed is 529761. The village covers a total geographical area of 298.82 hectares and falls under the 444101 pincode. Akot is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Ruikhed village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Akot Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Akola Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ruikhed

According to the 2011 Census, Ruikhed village had a total population of 2,478 people, including 1,305 males and 1,173 females, living in 571 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.40%, with male literacy at 91.59% and female literacy at 82.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 541, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 302.

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

Nearby Villages of Ruikhed

Ruikhed 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 Ruikhed

Ruikhed is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jamner, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akot to Ruikhed is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Ruikhed is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ruikhed

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

Health Facilities in Ruikhed

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

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