Nearest city Satana Local time Saturday 5:24 PM | Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Elevation 618 m | |
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Jaikheda is a village in Indian state of Maharashtra. It is situated in Baglan Taluka in Nashik district.
It is located on the right (south) bank of the Mosam River. The population is about 8,000.
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Map of Jaikheda, Maharashtra 423303
Underground canal
A state highway connecting Malegaon to Pimpalner goes through the village. An underground canal was built between Sompur and Jaikheda under the Maratha Empire. It was built to provide irrigation water for farmland.
Agricultural sustainability
The majority of people in Jaikheda are farmers. The main crops include sugarcane, grapes, pomegranates, onions and other vegetables. Major businesses are related to the transport of goods primarily farm produce. It the main marketplace for neighbouring villages.
References
Jaikheda Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA