Saikheda - Arvi, Wardha

Saikheda is a village situated in the Arvi tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arvi and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Wadgaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Saikheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saikheda is 533828. The village covers a total geographical area of 523.92 hectares and falls under the 442302 pincode. Arvi is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Saikheda

According to the 2011 Census, Saikheda village had a total population of 545 people, including 282 males and 263 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.11%, with male literacy at 88.03% and female literacy at 75.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 70.

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

Nearby Villages of Saikheda

Saikheda 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 Saikheda

Saikheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talni, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arvi to Saikheda is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Saikheda is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saikheda

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

Health Facilities in Saikheda

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

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