# Raikot Tehsil, Ludhiana – Villages, PIN Codes, Facilities & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/india/punjab/ludhiana/raikot/ Tehsil · Ludhiana district, Punjab # Raikot tehsil Raikot is one of the seven tehsils of Ludhiana district, Punjab, with its headquarters at Raikot. It has **74 census villages** (72 inhabited) and **3 towns**, and 201,451 people at the 2011 Census, 77% of them in villages. The largest village is [Bassian](https://wherepedia.org/india/punjab/ludhiana/raikot/bassian/) (8,165 people). - 201,451people (2011) - 74villages - 15PIN codes - 79.3%literacy ## Towns in Raikot tehsil - Raikot28,734 people · municipal council - Halwara9,761 people · census town - Akalgarh7,678 people · census town ## Population of Raikot tehsil 155,278 people lived in Raikot's villages in 2011, in 30,506 households. ■ Raikot villages · ■ Ludhiana rural average Literacy (age 7+) ****78.5%** **78.3% Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****901** **897 Child sex ratio (0–6) ****862** **859 Working population ****36.1%** **37.1% People per household ****5.1** **5.1 Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract – Ludhiana](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/6232). ## Schools, health and banks in Raikot's villages How many of the 72 inhabited villages have each service inside the village (Census village directory). Primary school ****72 of 72** (100%) Senior secondary school ****20 of 72** (28%) Health centre or sub-centre ****32 of 72** (44%) Commercial bank ****10 of 72** (14%) ATM ****8 of 72** (11%) Post office ****34 of 72** (47%) Public bus service ****26 of 72** (36%) Pucca road ****68 of 72** (94%) Mobile phone coverage ****72 of 72** (100%) Ration (PDS) shop ****46 of 72** (64%) Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – Ludhiana](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1002). ## Farming, water and power in Raikot The crops villages list most often are **wheat, paddy, potato, dal and maize**. Of 396 km² of village land, 89% is sown; 35,136 hectares are irrigated, 81% by tube wells and 17% by canals. ### Main crops (number of villages) - Wheat72 villages - Paddy72 villages - Potato41 villages - Dal21 villages - Maize10 villages ### Water and power (2011) - Electricity, summer (average)10 h/day - Electricity, winter (average)14 h/day - Villages with tap water62 of 72 Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – Ludhiana](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1002). ## How far are villages from Raikot? Road distance from each village to the tehsil headquarters at Raikot, as reported by the Census. - 0–5 km22 villages - 5–10 km26 villages - 10–20 km24 villages Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – Ludhiana](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1002). ## Largest villages in Raikot tehsil - Bassian8,165 people · PIN 142037 - Sudhar5,226 people · PIN 141104 - Pakhowal4,964 people · PIN 141108 - Jalaldiwal4,778 people · PIN 141140 - Jhorran4,606 people · PIN 142037 - Lohat Badi4,185 people · PIN 141205 - Barundi4,166 people · PIN 141205 - Johlan3,727 people · PIN 141109 - Nathowal3,642 people · PIN 142037 [See all 74 villages in Raikot tehsil →](https://wherepedia.org/india/punjab/ludhiana/raikot/villages/) ## PIN codes in Raikot tehsil PIN code Villages For example **141103** 2 Dhalian, Kaila **141104** 2 Ghuman, Sudhar **141105** 3 Abuwal, Rattowal, Toosa **141107** 8 Aitiana, Barmi, Burj Hakiman **141108** 12 Andlu, Basraon, Bhaini Darera **141109** 14 Bhaini Baringan, Burj Hari Singh, Gobindgarh **141119** 2 Chak Bhai Ka, Dhurkot **141140** 3 Dadahur, Jalaldiwal, Kalsan **141205** 8 Akalgarh, Barhampur, Barundi **141422** 2 Badhel, Hisowal **142023** 2 Baraich, Tugal **142032** 2 Burj Naklian, Ruppa Patti **142033** 2 Ramgarh Sibian, Shahjahanpur **142034** 1 Sattowal **142037** 9 Acharwal 171), Bassian, Binjal Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – Ludhiana](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1002). ## Railway stations and airports for Raikot - Gungrana (GNGR)Railway station - Sahnewal Airport (LUH)41 km from Raikot - Adampur Air Force Station (AIP)89 km from Raikot Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract 2026-10-28](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Airport distances are straight-line. ## Places to see in Raikot tehsil Mapped places of worship: **23** gurdwaras, **1** mosque, **1** temple. - Hari Singh Nalwa Chowk · Historic - Babe Shaheed · Historic - Halwara War Memorial · Historic Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract 2026-10-28](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Tehsils next to Raikot - Ludhiana (West)127 villages - Jagraon139 villages - Ludhiana (East)184 villages ## Weather and best time to visit Raikot The most comfortable months are **October to March**. May and June are very hot; most rain falls in July and August. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Quick answers - What is the population of Raikot tehsil?201,451 (Census 2011) - How many villages in Raikot tehsil have a health centre?32 of 72 inhabited villages - How many villages are in Raikot tehsil?74 census villages (72 inhabited) - Which is the largest village in Raikot tehsil?Bassian, 8,165 people (2011) - What are the PIN codes in Raikot tehsil?141103, 141104, 141105, 141107, 141108, 141109, 141119, 141140, 141205, 141422, 142023, 142032, 142033, 142034, 142037 - Which railway stations are in Raikot tehsil?Gungrana (GNGR)