Raikot
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Raikot | |
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| PIN | 141109 |
| Telephone code | 01624 |
| Vehicle registration | PB 56 |
Raikot is a city and
Punjab. Raikot is one of the tehsils in Ludhiana district of Punjab. there are total 76 villages in this tehsil. A list of villages in Raikot tehsil is given on this page.[2]
Villages in Raikot
- Abuwal
- Acharwal
- Aitiana
- Akalgarh
- Akalgarh
- Andlu
- Baraich
- Barmi
- Barundi
- Basraon
- Bassian
- Bhaini Baringan
- Bhaini Darera
- Bhaini Rora
- Binjal
- Boparai Khurd
- Brahampur
- Budhel
- Burj Hakima
- Burj Hari Singh
- Burj Littan
- Burj Naklian
- Chak Bhai Ka
- Chak Chhajjewal
- Dadahur
- Dangon
- Dhalian
- Dhurkot
- Ghuman
- Gobindgarh
- Gondwal
- Halwara
- Heran
- Hissowal
- Jalaldiwal
- Jand
- Jatpura
- Jhoraran
- Johlan
- Kaila
- Kalas
- Kalsian
- Kishangarh
- Leel
- Littar
- Lohatbadi
- Maherna Kalan
- Nangal Kalan
- Nangal Khurd
- Nathowal
- Nurpur
- Pakhowal
- Rupa Patti
- Pheru Raian
- Rachhin
- Rajgarh
- Rajgarh
- Rajoana Kalan
- Rajoana Khurd
- Ramgarh Sibian
- Rattowal
- Sattowal
- Shehbazpura
- Shahidgarh
- Shahjahanpur
- Shahpur
- Siloani
- Sudhar
- Sukhana
- Sultan Khan Urf Mohammadpura
- Tajpur
- Talwandi Rai
- Tugal
- Tunga Heri
- Tussa
- Umarpura
Demographics
As of the 2011 Indian census, Raikot had a population of 28,734. Males constituted 15,138 of the population and females 13,596. Raikot has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 62%. The population is a mixture of
Muslim and Christians.[3]
Geography
Raikot is located at 30°39′N 75°36′E / 30.65°N 75.6°E.feet).
Tourist places:
- Gurudwara Sri Tahliana Sahib: Gurdwara Sri Tahliana Sahib Raikot is the main Gurdwara in the town of Raikot and relates to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
- Maharaja Duleep Singh Kothi Memorial: This Kothi (Mansion) is believed to have been built in 1800. This kothi has become historical when 11-year-old Maharaja Duleep Singh spend 1 night here on 31 December 1849. For many years this building was in ruin condition. In 2015, this 13-acre property, including the main Kothi, was renovated by Punjab Govt with the help of INTACH.
See also
References
- ^ "Census of India Search details". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ^ "Raikot Villages List, Villages In Raikot Tehsil In Ludhiana". www.punjabdata.com. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Raikot