Indian Village Directory

Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) Village

Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) is an inhabited village in Mahad Taluka of Raigarh district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 554974, the Census 2011 record lists 820 people in 156 households and the reported area is 1,046.68 hectares. The local references include Mahad CD Block and the nearest town reference is Mahad at about 24 km.

In short:

Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) is a village in Mahad Taluka, Raigarh district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 554974 and 820 people in 156 households.

Village Code554974
Population820
Households156
Area1,046.68 hectares
Nearest TownMahad

Detailed village profile

Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 820 people, 1,046.68 hectares of reported area and Mahad as the nearest town reference for Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra
District Raigarh
Taluka Mahad
CD Block Mahad
  • Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) falls under Mahad Taluka in Raigarh district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 554974.
  • The record lists 820 people living in 156 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,046.68 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Mahad.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi)
Census Village Code
554974
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Raigarh
District Census Code
520
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mahad
Sub-district Census Code
04185
CD Block
Mahad
Households
156
Population
820
Male Population
413
Female Population
407
Sex Ratio
985.47
Area
1,046.68 hectares
Area
10.47 sq km
Nearest Town
Mahad
Nearest Town Distance
24 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
402305
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 78.34 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.26 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 4.27% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 4.51% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 69.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) in the official administrative record. Census village code 554974 and Mahad CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
520
Sub-district Census Code
04185
Village Census Code
554974
CD Block Code
0236
CD Block Name
Mahad

Location and Distance

Mahad is the nearest town listed for Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi), about 24 km away. Alibag is listed as the district headquarters at about 147 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mahad
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
24 km
District Headquarter
Alibag
Distance from District Headquarter
147 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Mahad
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
24 km
Nearest Town
Mahad
Distance from Nearest Town
24 km
Total Geographical Area
1,046.68 hectares
Area
10.47 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 820 people in 156 households, with 413 male residents and 407 female residents. The average household size is 5.26, and SC share is 4.27% and ST share is 4.51% for Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi). Population density works out to about 78.34 people per sq km.

Total Households
156
Total Population
820
Male Population
413
Female Population
407
Sex Ratio
985.47
Average Household Size
5.26
SC Population
35
SC Male Population
18
SC Female Population
17
SC Population Share
4.27
ST Population
37
ST Male Population
17
ST Female Population
20
ST Population Share
4.51
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) list 3 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) include tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
62.14 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
3 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) include self-help groups and Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 13 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
13 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
13 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) show that net sown area is 192.76 hectares and irrigated land is 134.76 hectares (69.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
500.41 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
146.95 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
19.2 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
48.42 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
74.8 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
192.76
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
58 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
134.76
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Waterfall Area In Hectares
6 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
48 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) village located?

Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) is in Mahad Taluka of Raigarh district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) village in?

Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) village is in Raigarh district.

Which state is Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) village in?

Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) under?

Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) comes under Mahad Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi)?

The Census village code of Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) is 554974.

What is the population of Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) village?

The village record lists 820 people and 156 households for Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi).

How many households are in Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) village?

The village record lists 156 households for Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi).

What is the male and female population of Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi)?

The record lists 413 male residents and 407 female residents for Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi).

What is the sex ratio of Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) village?

The sex ratio of Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) is 985.47 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) village?

The reported geographical area of Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) is 1,046.68 hectares.

What is the population density of Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) village?

The approximate population density of Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) is 78.34 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi)?

The nearest town listed for Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) is Mahad, about 24 km away.

How far is Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) from the district headquarters?

Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) is about 147 km from Alibag, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) from the sub-district headquarters?

Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi) is about 24 km from Mahad, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi)?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi)?

For Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi), net sown area is 192.76 hectares and irrigated land is 134.76 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Gherakilla Raigad(raigadwadi).

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.