Saikheda - Kelapur, Yavatmal

Saikheda is a village situated in the Kelapur tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandharkaoda and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Saikheda village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saikheda is 543443. The village covers a total geographical area of 954.3 hectares and falls under the 445302 pincode. Pandharkaoda is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Saikheda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ralegaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Saikheda

According to the 2011 Census, Saikheda village had a total population of 2,535 people, including 1,284 males and 1,251 females, living in 618 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.19%, with male literacy at 87.57% and female literacy at 72.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 233, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 624.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Pimpalkhuti, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharkaoda to Saikheda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal 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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