Raha

Raha is a Town and Subdivision in Nagaon District of Assam. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Raha Block (CD) is 02036. Total area of raha subdivision is 332 km² including 330.63 km² rural area and 1.08 km² urban area. Raha subdivision has a population of 1,75,125 peoples, out of which urban population is 11,030 while rural population is 1,64,095. Raha has a sex ratio of approximately 999 females for every 1,000 males. Raha subdivision has a population density of 528 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 35,825 houses in the sub-district, including 2,489 urban houses and 33,336 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 63.45% population of raha subdivision is literate, out of which 66.83% males and 60.07% females are literate.

List of Villages in Raha Subdivision

Raha Subdivision has a total of 127 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Raha Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Raha Subdivision

The population profile of Raha Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Raha's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Raha Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.