Rait

Block / Tehsil Shahpur
District Kangra

About Rait

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Rait village is 009423. Rait village is located in Shahpur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 20km away from district headquarter Shahpur. Shahpur is the sub-district headquarter of Rait village. As per 2009 stats, Rait village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 96.03 hectares. Rait has a total population of 1,826 peoples, out of which male population is 893 while female population is 933. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1044 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of rait village is 79.79% out of which 85.22% males and 74.60% females are literate. There are about 419 houses in rait village. Pincode of rait village locality is 176208.

When it comes to administration, Rait village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Rait village comes under Shahpur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kangra Lok Sabha constituency. Dharmsala is nearest town to rait village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Rait

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,826 893 933
Literate Population 1,457 761 696
Illiterate Population 369 132 237

Connectivity of Rait

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

Nearby Villages of Rait

Frequently Asked Questions about Rait

Where is Rait located?

Rait village is situated in Shahpur Tehsil, within the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rait?

Rait serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the pincode of Rait?

The pincode of Rait is 176208, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Rait as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Rait is 1,826, with 893 males and 933 females.

How many households are there in Rait as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Rait village has a total of 419 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rait as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Rait is 79.79%. The male literacy rate is 85.22%, while the female literacy rate is 74.60%.