Jaikheda
| Jaikheda | |
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| village | |
 Jaikheda
 Jaikheda
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| Coordinates: 20°47′00″N 74°12′00″E / 20.78333°N 74.20000°ECoordinates: 20°47′00″N 74°12′00″E / 20.78333°N 74.20000°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Nashik |
| Elevation | 618 m (2,028 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Nearest city | Satana |
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.
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.
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.
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