Rangbaha - Palasi, Araria

Rangbaha is a village situated in the Palasi subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palasi and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Pakri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rangbaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rangbaha is 222074. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.82 hectares and falls under the 854333 pincode. Araria is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Rangbaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jokihat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Araria Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rangbaha

As per Census 2011, Rangbaha village has a total population of 513 people, consisting of 276 males and 237 females. The village has 106 households and a sex ratio of 858 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 186 literate and 327 illiterate residents. Additionally, 166 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rangbaha are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population513276237
Child Population (0–6 yrs)824933
Scheduled Castes (SC)1669274
Literate Population18613254
Illiterate Population327144183

Nearby Villages of Rangbaha

Rangbaha 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)
MainaWest1.08 km
GyaspurEast1.10 km
BeniNorth-East1.28 km
DengaSouth-West1.68 km
PothiaNorth-West2.06 km
PharharaWest2.10 km
PakriNorth2.20 km
PipraNorth-East2.36 km
MarichgaonSouth-East2.64 km
Pakri AraziNorth-West2.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rangbaha

Rangbaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arariya Court, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 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 Araria to Rangbaha is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rangbaha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Rangbaha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Rangbaha

Where is Rangbaha located?

Rangbaha village is located in Palasi Subdivision, Araria district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rangbaha?

The Gram Panchayat of Rangbaha is Pakri.

What is the pincode of Rangbaha?

The pincode of Rangbaha is 854333.

What is the population of Rangbaha?

Rangbaha has a total population of 513, including 276 males and 237 females.

How many households are there in Rangbaha?

There are 106 households in Rangbaha.

What is the literacy rate in Rangbaha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rangbaha is 36.26%. Male literacy is 47.83% and female literacy is 22.78%.