Raikhan

Raikhan is a village located in Jawalamukhi tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 64km away from district headquarter Jawalamukhi. Jawalamukhi is the sub-district headquarter of Raikhan village. As per 2009 stats, Sihorpai is the gram panchayat of Raikhan village.

Here you can discover what makes Raikhan unique in its vibrant Jawalamukhi-Kangra region. You’ll see Raikhan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Raikhan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Raikhan is 010523. The village spans a total geographical area of 134.95 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176031. Jawalamukhi is nearest town to Raikhan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Raikhan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jawalamukhi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Raikhan

Population of Raikhan

According to the 2011 Census, Raikhan has a total population of about 771, with approximately 364 males and 407 females. The sex ratio is around 1118 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 66 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 194 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 81.32%, with male literacy at about 85.71% and female literacy near 77.40%. There are around 170 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Raikhan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Raikhan

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

Nearby Villages of Raikhan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Raikhan