Raghua - Uchkagaon, Gopalganj

Raghua is a village situated in the Uchkagaon subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uchkagaon and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Trilokpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raghua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raghua is 230778. The village covers a total geographical area of 105 hectares and falls under the 841501 pincode. Mirganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Raghua

As per Census 2011, Raghua village has a total population of 1,277 people, consisting of 669 males and 608 females. The village has 196 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 166 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 912 literate and 365 illiterate residents. Additionally, 116 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,277669608
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1668977
Scheduled Castes (SC)1166452
Scheduled Tribes (ST)541
Literate Population912541371
Illiterate Population365128237

Nearby Villages of Raghua

Raghua 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)
EkdarwaNorth-East0.84 km
BhualaWest1.18 km
KandhgopiSouth1.20 km
JamsarNorth1.64 km
TilokpurNorth-East1.69 km
PiraraSouth-East1.71 km
RajapurEast1.85 km
SiswaniyaWest2.11 km
BhatwaliaWest2.23 km
SabeaSouth2.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Raghua

Raghua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lain Bazar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mirganj to Raghua is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Raghua is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raghua

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Raghua

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

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

FAQs about Raghua

Where is Raghua located?

Raghua village is located in Uchkagaon Subdivision, Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Raghua?

The Gram Panchayat of Raghua is Trilokpur.

What is the pincode of Raghua?

The pincode of Raghua is 841501.

What is the population of Raghua?

Raghua has a total population of 1,277, including 669 males and 608 females.

How many households are there in Raghua?

There are 196 households in Raghua.

What is the literacy rate in Raghua?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raghua is 71.42%. Male literacy is 80.87% and female literacy is 61.02%.