Raksha - Chikhaldara, Amravati

Raksha is a village situated in the Chikhaldara tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 70 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chikhaldara and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Tarubandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raksha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raksha is 531553. The village covers a total geographical area of 185.64 hectares and falls under the 444807 pincode. Akot is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Raksha

According to the 2011 Census, Raksha village had a total population of 231 people, including 104 males and 127 females, living in 49 households. The sex ratio was 1,221 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.27%, with male literacy at 82.72% and female literacy at 69.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 156.

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

Nearby Villages of Raksha

Raksha 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 Raksha

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Raksha. The nearest railway station is Kiwar Khed, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akot to Raksha is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Raksha is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raksha

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

Health Facilities in Raksha

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

FAQs about Raksha