Rasarh - Banmankhi, Purnia

Rasarh is a village situated in the Banmankhi subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banmankhi and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Hari Murhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rasarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rasarh is 223038. The village covers a total geographical area of 679 hectares and falls under the 854202 pincode. Banmankhi is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Rasarh

According to the 2011 Census, Rasarh village had a total population of 7,485 people, including 4,175 males and 3,310 females, living in 1,533 households. The sex ratio was 793 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.20%, with male literacy at 57.71% and female literacy at 39.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,388, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,250.

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

Nearby Villages of Rasarh

Rasarh 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 Rasarh

Rasarh is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Banmankhi Junction, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banmankhi to Rasarh is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Rasarh is about 36 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 Rasarh

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

Health Facilities in Rasarh

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

FAQs about Rasarh