Raika Labana - Ramgarh, Samba

Raika Labana is a village situated in the Ramgarh tehsil of Samba district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 18 km from Samba and around 18 km from Samba. Raika Labana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raika Labana is 006420. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.1 hectares and falls under the 181141 pincode.

Raika Labana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Raika Labana

As per Census 2011, Raika Labana village has a total population of 1,283 people, consisting of 668 males and 615 females. The village has 296 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 139 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 954 literate and 329 illiterate residents. Additionally, 78 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Raika Labana are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,283668615
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1399643
Scheduled Castes (SC)783741
Literate Population954530424
Illiterate Population329138191

Nearby Villages of Raika Labana

Raika Labana is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JhangSouth-West2.50 km
SwankhaSouth2.79 km
Rakh JhangSouth-West2.98 km
Shahzad PurSouth-East3.18 km
Shahpur BrahamanaWest3.87 km
MangalWest4.21 km
Chandu ChakSouth-West4.30 km
NandrolWest4.36 km
Chak DaulatEast4.47 km
NajwalEast4.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Raika Labana

Raika Labana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vijaypur Jammu, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Samba to Raika Labana is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raika Labana

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Raika Labana village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Raika Labana

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Raika Labana village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Raika Labana

Where is Raika Labana located?

Raika Labana village is located in Ramgarh Tehsil, Samba district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Raika Labana?

Raika Labana is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Raika Labana?

The pincode of Raika Labana is 181141.

What is the population of Raika Labana?

Raika Labana has a total population of 1,283, including 668 males and 615 females.

How many households are there in Raika Labana?

There are 296 households in Raika Labana.

What is the literacy rate in Raika Labana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raika Labana is 74.36%. Male literacy is 79.34% and female literacy is 68.94%.