Rangdaha - Forbesganj, Araria

Rangdaha is a village situated in the Forbesganj subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Forbesganj and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Kusamaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rangdaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rangdaha is 221585. The village covers a total geographical area of 96 hectares and falls under the 854318 pincode. Farbisganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Rangdaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Rangdaha

According to the 2011 Census, Rangdaha village had a total population of 150 people, including 81 males and 69 females, living in 30 households. The sex ratio was 852 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.54%, with male literacy at 81.97% and female literacy at 39.29%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1508169
Child Population (0–6 yrs)332013
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population725022
Illiterate Population783147

Nearby Villages of Rangdaha

Rangdaha is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Hasanpur KhurdNorth0.80 km
SinwariEast1.18 km
Mal ParasiNorth-East1.23 km
KhamkolSouth1.31 km
AsuriNorth1.73 km
MusapurEast1.89 km
PotriSouth-West1.94 km
BaghmaraSouth-East1.95 km
ParasiNorth-East2.07 km
GadahaWest2.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rangdaha

Rangdaha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Forbesganj, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Farbisganj to Rangdaha is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Rangdaha is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rangdaha

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Rangdaha village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Rangdaha

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Rangdaha village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Rangdaha

Where is Rangdaha located?

Rangdaha village is located in Forbesganj Subdivision, Araria district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rangdaha?

The Gram Panchayat of Rangdaha is Kusamaha.

What is the pincode of Rangdaha?

The pincode of Rangdaha is 854318.

What is the population of Rangdaha?

Rangdaha had a total population of 150, including 81 males and 69 females.

How many households are there in Rangdaha?

Rangdaha had 30 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rangdaha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rangdaha was 61.54%. Male literacy was 81.97% and female literacy was 39.29%.