Raika

Raika is a village located in Jubbal tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 95km away from district headquarter Jubbal. Jubbal is the sub-district headquarter of Raika village. As per 2009 stats, Badhal is the gram panchayat of Raika village.

Here you can discover what makes Raika unique in its vibrant Jubbal-Shimla region. You’ll see Raika’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 Raika

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Raika is 026010. The village spans a total geographical area of 209 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171206. Jubbal is nearest town to Raika village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Raika 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 Jubbal-Kotkhai Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Raika

Population of Raika

According to the 2011 Census, Raika has a total population of about 670, with approximately 334 males and 336 females. The sex ratio is around 1005 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 52 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 255 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 88.81%, with male literacy at about 91.32% and female literacy near 86.31%. There are around 149 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Raika's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Raika

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

Nearby Villages of Raika

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

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