Raikhed - Shahade, Nandurbar

Raikhed is a village situated in the Shahade tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahade and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Raykhed serves as the Village Panchayat for Raikhed village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raikhed is 525497. The village covers a total geographical area of 491.25 hectares and falls under the 425409 pincode. Khetiya (m.p.) is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Raikhed

According to the 2011 Census, Raikhed village had a total population of 2,880 people, including 1,469 males and 1,411 females, living in 568 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.10%, with male literacy at 68.04% and female literacy at 52.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,728.

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

Nearby Villages of Raikhed

Raikhed 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 Raikhed

Raikhed is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ranala, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khetiya (m.p.) to Raikhed is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Raikhed is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raikhed

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

Health Facilities in Raikhed

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

FAQs about Raikhed