Rakhahi - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Rakhahi is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Rakhahi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rakhahi is 216616. The village covers a total geographical area of 364.2 hectares and falls under the 845451 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Rakhahi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narkatiaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rakhahi

According to the 2011 Census, Rakhahi village had a total population of 2,984 people, including 1,577 males and 1,407 females, living in 522 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.63%, with male literacy at 59.23% and female literacy at 38.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Rakhahi

Rakhahi 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 Rakhahi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Rakhahi. The nearest railway station is Gokhula, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Rakhahi is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Rakhahi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rakhahi

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

Health Facilities in Rakhahi

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

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