Raika

Raika is a village located in Nawanagar subdivision of Buxar district in Bihar, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Nawanagar (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Buxar. As per 2009 stats, Belhari is the gram panchayat of Raika village.

Raika has its own place in the vibrant Buxar region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Raika

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Raika is 248838. The village spans a total geographical area of 278 hectares. Domraon is nearest town to Raika village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

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Population of Raika

Below is a concise population overview of Raika as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,541 1,261 1,280
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 462 217 245
Scheduled Castes (SC) 245 134 111
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 25 11 14
Literate Population 1,501 850 651
Illiterate Population 1,040 411 629

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Raika village:

  • The total population of Raika village is around 2,541, including approximately 1,261 males and 1,280 females, with a sex ratio of 1015 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 462 children aged 0–6 years in Raika village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Raika village has 245 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 25 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Raika village is about 59.07%, with male literacy at 67.41% and female literacy at 50.86%.
  • There are around 386 households in Raika village.

Connectivity of Raika

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Raika. As per the 2011 stats, Raika had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Raika

Knowing the nearby villages of Raika helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Raika.

Athar Chakaura Panrepur Pheku Bikrampur Barahra Kabir Chak Mardanpur Arazi Athar Arazi Mardanpur Parsaganda Patar Kona

Frequently Asked Questions about Raika

Where is Raika located?
Raika village is situated in Nawanagar Subdivision, within the Buxar district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Raika?
The Gram Panchayat of Raika is Belhari (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Raika as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Raika is 2,541, with 1,261 males and 1,280 females.
How many households are there in Raika as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Raika village has a total of 386 households.
What is the literacy rate in Raika as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Raika is 59.07%. The male literacy rate is 67.41%, while the female literacy rate is 50.86%.