Raikot
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 has a sex ratio of approximately 898 females for every 1,000 males. 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.
List of Villages in Raikot Tehsil
Raikot Tehsil has a total of 74 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Raikot Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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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 |
Population of Raikot Tehsil
The population profile of Raikot Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Raikot's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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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 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,150 | 15,181 | 4,969 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,870 | 8,154 | 2,716 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,280 | 7,027 | 2,253 |
Literate Population | 1,43,826 | 1,10,014 | 33,812 |
Literate Male Population | 79,423 | 60,853 | 18,570 |
Literate Female Population | 64,403 | 49,161 | 15,242 |
Illiterate Population | 57,625 | 45,264 | 12,361 |
Illiterate Male Population | 26,661 | 20,847 | 5,814 |
Illiterate Female Population | 30,964 | 24,417 | 6,547 |
Total Households | 39,995 | 30,506 | 9,489 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Raikot Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 76,563 | 58,358 | 18,205 |
SC Male Population | 40,185 | 30,692 | 9,493 |
SC Female Population | 36,378 | 27,666 | 8,712 |
Total ST Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
ST Male Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
ST Female Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Population Density | 417 / km² | 346 / km² | 1,368 / km² |