Jaikheda - Baglan, Nashik

Jaikheda is a village situated in the Baglan tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satana and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Jaikheda village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaikheda is 550038. The village covers a total geographical area of 1227 hectares and falls under the 423303 pincode. Satana is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Jaikheda

According to the 2011 Census, Jaikheda village had a total population of 7,662 people, including 3,902 males and 3,760 females, living in 1,565 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.84%, with male literacy at 87.41% and female literacy at 78.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 467, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,602.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaikheda

Jaikheda 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 Jaikheda

Jaikheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kolda, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Satana to Jaikheda is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Jaikheda is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaikheda

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

Health Facilities in Jaikheda

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

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