Jaikheda

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Jaikheda is a village in Indian state of Maharashtra. It is situated in Satana(Baglan) Tehsil in Nashik district.
It is located on banks of river Mosam. The population is about 8,000.

A state highway connecting Malegaon to Pimpalner goes through the village. A underground canal was built between Sompur and Jaikheda during the reign of Marathas. It was built to provide water irrigation to farmland. Majority of People in Jaikheda are farmers. Main crops include Sugarcane, Onion, Grapes, Pomegranate and vegetables. Other major business is related to transport of goods like farm produce. It the main marketplace for neighbourind villages.