Jarikot - Dharmabad, Nanded

Jarikot is a village situated in the Dharmabad tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharmabad and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Jarikot village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarikot is 544978. The village covers a total geographical area of 1347 hectares and falls under the 431808 pincode. Dharmabad is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Jarikot

According to the 2011 Census, Jarikot village had a total population of 3,744 people, including 1,885 males and 1,859 females, living in 753 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.08%, with male literacy at 79.69% and female literacy at 56.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 992, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 995.

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

Nearby Villages of Jarikot

Jarikot 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 Jarikot

Jarikot is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Samrla, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharmabad to Jarikot is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Jarikot 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 Jarikot

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

Health Facilities in Jarikot

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

FAQs about Jarikot