Rasia - Thakurganj, Kishanganj

Rasia is a village situated in the Thakurganj subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Rasia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rasia is 222488. The village covers a total geographical area of 852.16 hectares and falls under the 855108 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Rasia

According to the 2011 Census, Rasia village had a total population of 3,604 people, including 1,837 males and 1,767 females, living in 745 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.01%, with male literacy at 63.06% and female literacy at 34.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 145, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Rasia

Rasia 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Rasia

Rasia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gaisal, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Rasia is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Rasia is about 40 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 Rasia

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

Health Facilities in Rasia

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

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