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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Raikhed village has a total population of 2,880 people, consisting of 1,469 males and 1,411 females. The village has 568 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 369 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,509 literate and 1,371 illiterate residents. Additionally, 134 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,728 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Raikhed are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8801,4691,411
Child Population (0–6 yrs)369205164
Scheduled Castes (SC)1347559
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,728873855
Literate Population1,509860649
Illiterate Population1,371609762

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KheddigarNorth1.87 km
KochareNorth-East2.04 km
SultanpurWest2.51 km
KurangiSouth-East2.54 km
JavkhedaSouth2.75 km
Biladi-t-haveliNorth3.11 km
BahirpurNorth-West3.42 km
MubarakpurNorth-West3.57 km
BhagapurSouth-West4.06 km
AdgaonNorth-West4.40 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Raikhed

Where is Raikhed located?

Raikhed village is located in Shahade Tehsil, Nandurbar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Raikhed?

The Gram Panchayat of Raikhed is Raykhed.

What is the pincode of Raikhed?

The pincode of Raikhed is 425409.

What is the population of Raikhed?

Raikhed has a total population of 2,880, including 1,469 males and 1,411 females.

How many households are there in Raikhed?

There are 568 households in Raikhed.

What is the literacy rate in Raikhed?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raikhed is 52.40%. Male literacy is 58.54% and female literacy is 46.00%.