Rasat

Rasat is a village located in Ronhat tehsil of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 147km away from district headquarter Ronhat. Ronhat is the sub-district headquarter of Rasat village. As per 2009 stats, Rast is the gram panchayat of Rasat village.

Here you can discover what makes Rasat unique in its vibrant Ronhat-Sirmaur region. You’ll see Rasat’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 Rasat

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Rasat is 023473. The village spans a total geographical area of 705 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173027. Paonta Sahib is nearest town to Rasat village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Rasat 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 Shillai 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 Rasat

Population of Rasat

According to the 2011 Census, Rasat has a total population of about 2,336, with approximately 1,269 males and 1,067 females. The sex ratio is around 840 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 373 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,121 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 57.88%, with male literacy at about 65.09% and female literacy near 49.30%. There are around 325 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Rasat's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Rasat

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

Nearby Villages of Rasat

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Rasat