Raikhod - Bhokar, Nanded

Raikhod is a village situated in the Bhokar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhokar and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Raikhod village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raikhod is 544869. The village covers a total geographical area of 924.71 hectares and falls under the 431801 pincode. Peth Umri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Raikhod

According to the 2011 Census, Raikhod village had a total population of 2,088 people, including 1,083 males and 1,005 females, living in 410 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.56%, with male literacy at 88.71% and female literacy at 61.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 114, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 255.

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

Nearby Villages of Raikhod

Raikhod 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 Raikhod

Raikhod is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhokar, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Peth Umri to Raikhod is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Raikhod is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raikhod

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

Health Facilities in Raikhod

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

FAQs about Raikhod