Rakasia - Gawan, Giridih

Rakasia is a village situated in the Gawan subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 3.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gawan and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Sairuwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rakasia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rakasia is 350198. The village covers a total geographical area of 23.45 hectares and falls under the 815313 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

Rakasia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kodarma Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Nearby Villages of Rakasia

Rakasia 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Rakasia

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Rakasia. The nearest railway station is Parsabad, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Giridih to Rakasia is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rakasia

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

Health Facilities in Rakasia

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

FAQs about Rakasia