Saikhede - Niphad, Nashik

Saikhede is a village situated in the Niphad tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niphad and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Saikheda serves as the Village Panchayat for Saikhede village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saikhede is 551383. The village covers a total geographical area of 693 hectares and falls under the 422210 pincode. Nashik is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Saikhede

According to the 2011 Census, Saikhede village had a total population of 8,293 people, including 4,295 males and 3,998 females, living in 1,741 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.17%, with male literacy at 87.30% and female literacy at 74.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 579, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,065.

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

Nearby Villages of Saikhede

Saikhede 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 Saikhede

Saikhede is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kasbe-sukene, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nashik to Saikhede is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saikhede

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

Health Facilities in Saikhede

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

FAQs about Saikhede