Naikota - Sonpeth, Parbhani

Naikota is a village situated in the Sonpeth tehsil of Parbhani district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonpeth and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Parbhani. Naikota village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naikota is 546967. The village covers a total geographical area of 1234.75 hectares and falls under the 431514 pincode. Gangakhed is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Naikota village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Naikota

As per Census 2011, Naikota village has a total population of 2,383 people, consisting of 1,245 males and 1,138 females. The village has 452 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 305 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,395 literate and 988 illiterate residents. Additionally, 338 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 33 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Naikota

Naikota 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 Naikota

Naikota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ukhali, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangakhed to Naikota is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Parbhani to Naikota is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naikota

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

Health Facilities in Naikota

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

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