Raikot Tehsil - Ludhiana, Punjab
Raikot is an administrative tehsil in the Ludhiana district of Punjab, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Raikot is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Chauki Man, while the nearest airport is Ludhiana Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 32.7 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 483 km², including 449.15 km² rural area and 33.74 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 898 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Raikot Tehsil
Raikot Tehsil has a total of 77 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abbuwal | Rural | Abbuwal |
| 2 | Achharwal | Rural | Achharwal |
| 3 | Aitiana | Rural | Attiana |
| 4 | Akalgarh | Rural | Akalgarh |
| 5 | Akalgarh (Ct) | Rural | New Abadi Akalgarh |
| 6 | Andlu | Rural | Andlu |
| 7 | Barhmi | Rural | Barmi |
| 8 | Barundi | Rural | Barundi |
| 9 | Basraon | Rural | Basraon |
| 10 | Bassian | Rural | Bassian |
| 11 | Bhaini Arora | Rural | Bhaini Rora |
| 12 | Bhaini Baringa | Rural | Bhani Baringan |
| 13 | Bhaini Drera | Rural | Bhaini Darera |
| 14 | Binjal | Rural | Binjal |
| 15 | Boparai Khurd | Rural | Boparai Khurd |
| 16 | Brahmpur | Rural | Barhampur |
| 17 | Braich | Rural | Baraich Purvi |
| 18 | Budhel | Rural | Budhel |
| 19 | Burj Hakiman | Rural | Burj Hakima |
| 20 | Burj Hari Singh | Rural | Burj Hari Singh |
| 21 | Burj Littan | Rural | Burj Lattan |
| 22 | Burj Naklian | Rural | Burj Naqlian |
| 23 | Chak Bhaika | Rural | Chak Bhaika |
| 24 | Chak Chhajawal | Rural | Siloani |
| 25 | Dadhahur | Rural | Dadahur |
| 26 | Dangon | Rural | Dhangon |
| 27 | Dhalian | Rural | Dhalian |
| 28 | Dhurkot | Rural | Dhurkot |
| 29 | Ghuman | Rural | Ghuman |
| 30 | Gobindgarh | Rural | Gobindgarh |
| 31 | Gondwal | Rural | Goindwal |
| 32 | Halwara | Rural | Halwara |
| 33 | Heran | Rural | Heran |
| 34 | Hissowal | Rural | Hissowal |
| 35 | Jalaldiwal | Rural | Jalaldiwal |
| 36 | Jand | Rural | Jand |
| 37 | Jatpura | Rural | Jattpura |
| 38 | Jhorran | Rural | Jhoraran |
| 39 | Johlan | Rural | Johlan |
| 40 | Kailey | Rural | Kaile |
| 41 | Kalsan | Rural | Kalsan |
| 42 | Kalsian | Rural | Kalsian |
| 43 | Kishangarh | Rural | Lakha Singh Wala |
| 44 | Leel | Rural | Leel |
| 45 | Littar | Rural | Littar |
| 46 | Lohatbaddi | Rural | Lohatbaddi |
| 47 | Maherna Kalan | Rural | Maherna Kalan |
| 48 | Mohammadpura | Rural | Mohamdpura |
| 49 | Nangal Kalan | Rural | Nangal Kalan |
| 50 | Nangal Khurd | Rural | Nangal Khurd |
| 51 | Nathowal | Rural | Nathowal |
| 52 | Nurpura | Rural | Nurpura |
| 53 | Pakhowal | Rural | Pakhowal |
| 54 | Pherurian | Rural | Pheru Arian |
| 55 | Rachhin | Rural | Rachhin |
| 56 | Raikot | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 57 | Rajgarh | Rural | Rajgarh |
| 58 | Rajgarh | Rural | Rajgarh |
| 59 | Rajoana Kalan | Rural | Rajoana Kalan |
| 60 | Rajoana Khurd | Rural | Rajoana Khurd |
| 61 | Ramgarh Sivian | Rural | Ramgarh Sibian |
| 62 | Rattowal | Rural | Rattowal |
| 63 | Rupa Patti | Rural | Patti Rupa |
| 64 | Sattowal | Rural | Sattowal |
| 65 | Shahbajpura | Rural | Shehbajpura |
| 66 | Shaheedgarh | Rural | Andlu |
| 67 | Shahjhanpur | Rural | Shahjahanpur |
| 68 | Shahpur | Rural | Shahpur |
| 69 | Siloani | Rural | Siloani |
| 70 | Sudhar | Rural | Sudhar |
| 71 | Sukhana | Rural | Sukhana |
| 72 | Tajpur | Rural | Tajpur |
| 73 | Talwandi Rai | Rural | Talwandi Rai |
| 74 | Toosa | Rural | Tussa |
| 75 | Tugal | Rural | Tugal |
| 76 | Tungaheri | Rural | Tungaheri |
| 77 | Umar Pura | Rural | Umarpura |
Population of Raikot Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Raikot Tehsil has a total population of 2,01,451 people, consisting of 1,06,084 males and 95,367 females. There are 39,995 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 417 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,01,451 | 1,55,278 | 46,173 |
| Male Population | 1,06,084 | 81,700 | 24,384 |
| Female Population | 95,367 | 73,578 | 21,789 |
| Total Households | 39,995 | 30,506 | 9,489 |
| Population Density | 417 / km² | 346 / km² | 1,368 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 1,43,826 literate people and 20,150 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 76,563 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 0 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,150 | 15,181 | 4,969 |
| Literate Population | 1,43,826 | 1,10,014 | 33,812 |
| Illiterate Population | 57,625 | 45,264 | 12,361 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 76,563 | 58,358 | 18,205 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.