Raikot is a Town and Tehsil in Ludhiana District of Punjab. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Raikot Block (CD) is 00229. Total area of raikot tehsil is 483 km² including 449.15 km² rural area and 33.74 km² urban area. Raikot tehsil has a population of 2,01,451 peoples, out of which urban population is 46,173 while rural population is 1,55,278. Raikot tehsil has a population density of 417 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 39,995 houses in the sub-district, including 9,489 urban houses and 30,506 rural houses.
When it comes to literacy, 71.40% population of raikot tehsil is literate, out of which 74.87% males and 67.53% females are literate. There are about 74 villages in raikot tehsil, which you can browse from raikot tehsil villages list (along with gram panchayat & nearest town information) below.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abuwal | Abbuwal | Mullanpur Dakha |
| 2 | Acharwal 171 | Achharwal | Raikot |
| 3 | Aitiana | Attiana | Jagraon |
| 4 | Akalgarh | Akalgarh | Raikot |
| 5 | Andlu | Andlu | Raikot |
| 6 | Badhel | Budhel | Mullanpur Dakha |
| 7 | Baraich | Baraich | Jagraon |
| 8 | Barhampur | Barhampur | Raikot |
| 9 | Barmi | Barmi | Raikot |
| 10 | Barundi | Barundi | Raikot |
| 11 | Basraon | Basraon | Raikot |
| 12 | Bassian | Bassian | Raikot |
| 13 | Bhaini Baringan | Bhani Baringan | Raikot |
| 14 | Bhaini Darera | Bhaini Darera | Raikot |
| 15 | Bhaini Rora | Bhaini Rora | Raikot |
| 16 | Binjal | Binjal | Raikot |
| 17 | Boparai Khurd | Boparai Khurd | Raikot |
| 18 | Burj Hakiman | Burj Hakima | Raikot |
| 19 | Burj Hari Singh | Burj Hari Singh | Raikot |
| 20 | Burj Littan | Burj Lattan | Raikot |
| 21 | Burj Naklian | Burj Naqlian | Raikot |
| 22 | Chak Bhai Ka | Chak Bhaika | Raikot |
| 23 | Chak Chhajawal | Siloani | Raikot (7 km) |
| 24 | Dadahur | Dadahur | Raikot |
| 25 | Dangon | Dhangon | Raikot |
| 26 | Dhalian | Dhalian | Raikot |
| 27 | Dhurkot | Dhurkot | Raikot |
| 28 | Ghuman | Ghuman | Mullanpur Dakha |
| 29 | Gobindgarh | Gobindgarh | Raikot |
| 30 | Gondwal | Goindwal | Raikot |
| 31 | Halwara | Halwara | Raikot |
| 32 | Heran | Heran | Raikot |
| 33 | Hisowal | Hissowal | Mullanpur Dakha |
| 34 | Jalaldiwal | Jalaldiwal | Raikot |
| 35 | Jand | Jand | Raikot |
| 36 | Jatpura | Jattpura | Raikot |
| 37 | Jhorran | Jhoraran | Raikot |
| 38 | Johlan | Johlan | Raikot |
| 39 | Kaila | Kaile | Raikot |
| 40 | Kalsan | Kalsan | Raikot |
| 41 | Kalsian | Kalsian | Raikot |
| 42 | Kishangarh | Kishangarh | Raikot |
| 43 | Leel | Leel | Mullanpur Dakha |
| 44 | Littar | Littar | Raikot |
| 45 | Lohat Badi | Lohatbaddi | Raikot |
| 46 | Maherna Kalan | Maherna Kalan | Raikot |
| 47 | Mohamadpura | Mohamdpura | Raikot |
| 48 | Nangal Kalan | Nangal Kalan | Raikot |
| 49 | Nangal Khurd | Nangal Khurd | Raikot |
| 50 | Nathowal | Nathowal | Raikot |
| 51 | Nurpur | Nurpura | Raikot |
| 52 | Pakhowal | Pakhowal | Raikot |
| 53 | Pheru Raien | Pheru Arian | Raikot |
| 54 | Rachhin | Rachhin | Raikot |
| 55 | Rajgarh | Rajgarh | Raikot |
| 56 | Rajoana Kalan | Rajoana Kalan | Raikot |
| 57 | Rajoana Khurd | Rajoana Khurd | Raikot |
| 58 | Ramgarh Sibian | Ramgarh Sibian | Raikot |
| 59 | Rattowal | Rattowal | Mullanpur Dakha |
| 60 | Ruppa Patti | Patti Rupa | Raikot |
| 61 | Sakhana | Sukhana | Raikot |
| 62 | Sattowal | Sattowal | Raikot |
| 63 | Shahidgarh | Andlu | Raikot (12 km) |
| 64 | Shahjahanpur | Shahjahanpur | Raikot |
| 65 | Shahpur | Shahpur | Raikot |
| 66 | Shehbazpura | Shehbajpura | Raikot |
| 67 | Siloani | Siloani | Raikot |
| 68 | Sudhar | Patti Dhaliwal Sudhar | Jagraon |
| 69 | Tajpur | Tajpur | Raikot |
| 70 | Talwandi Rai | Talwandi Rai | Raikot |
| 71 | Toosa | Tussa | Raikot |
| 72 | Tugal | Tugal | Jagraon |
| 73 | Tungaheri | Tungaheri | Raikot |
| 74 | Umarpura | Umarpura | Raikot |
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,55,278 | 46,173 | 2,01,451 |
| Male Population | 81,700 | 24,384 | 1,06,084 |
| Female Population | 73,578 | 21,789 | 95,367 |
| Population Density | 346 / km² | 1,368 / km² | 417 / km² |
| Sub-District Overview | |
| Sub-District (Hindi) : | Raikot (रायकोट ) |
| District : | Ludhiana |
| State / UT : | Punjab |
| Total Area : | 483 km² |
| Total Population : | 2,01,451 |
| Density : | 417/km² |
| Total Villages : | 74 |
| Total Population | Villages in Raikot Tehsil |
| less Than 200 | N/A |
| 200 - 499 | 1 |
| 500 - 999 | 11 |
| 1000 - 1999 | 29 |
| 2000 - 4999 | 29 |
| 5000 - 9999 | 2 |
| 10000 and above | N/A |
| Related Pages |
| List of Tehsils in Ludhiana |
| List of Districts in Punjab |
* All survey data is based on Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, 2015 (censusindia.gov.in). Open Government Data Platform India.