Rakeya

Rakeya is a village located in Shankargarh tehsil of Surguja district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Shankargarh (tehsildar office) and 72km away from district headquarter Ambikapur. As per 2009 stats, Ghugharikhurd is the gram panchayat of Rakeya village.

Rakeya has its own place in the vibrant Surguja 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 Rakeya

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Rakeya is 432493. Ambikapur is nearest town to Rakeya village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 72km away.

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Population of Rakeya

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 321 166 155
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 63 31 32
Scheduled Castes (SC) 2 2 N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 319 164 155
Literate Population 95 67 28
Illiterate Population 226 99 127

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

  • The total population of Rakeya village is around 321, including approximately 166 males and 155 females, with a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 63 children aged 0–6 years in Rakeya village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Rakeya village has 2 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 319 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Rakeya village is about 29.60%, with male literacy at 40.36% and female literacy at 18.06%.
  • There are around 53 households in Rakeya village.

Connectivity of Rakeya

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

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

Nearby Villages of Rakeya

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

Kothali Navadih Ghughari Kalan Bankheta Barpani Laxmanpur Kumda Gangikot Karampur Kamlapur Kaskela

Frequently Asked Questions about Rakeya

Where is Rakeya located?
Rakeya village is situated in Shankargarh Tehsil, within the Surguja district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Rakeya?
The Gram Panchayat of Rakeya is Ghugharikhurd (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Rakeya?
The pincode of Rakeya is 497118, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Rakeya as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Rakeya is 321, with 166 males and 155 females.
How many households are there in Rakeya as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Rakeya village has a total of 53 households.
What is the literacy rate in Rakeya as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Rakeya is 29.60%. The male literacy rate is 40.36%, while the female literacy rate is 18.06%.