Rakhi - Bhadra, Hanumangarh

Rakhi is a village situated in the Bhadra tehsil of Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhadra and around 141 km from the district headquarters in Hanumangarh. Bojala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rakhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rakhi is 068966. The village covers a total geographical area of 995 hectares and falls under the 335502 pincode. Bhadra is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Rakhi

According to the 2011 Census, Rakhi village had a total population of 1,088 people, including 582 males and 506 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.71%, with male literacy at 73.92% and female literacy at 47.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 573.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,088582506
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1277255
Scheduled Castes (SC)573296277
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population593377216
Illiterate Population495205290

Nearby Villages of Rakhi

Rakhi 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)
RamsaraSouth2.90 km
BojhalaNorth-West2.95 km
MehliyaSouth-West3.66 km
Mundariya ChhotaSouth-West4.62 km
Kirara BaraSouth-East5.35 km
Mundariya BaraSouth6.25 km
MalsisarWest6.49 km
KalanaNorth-East7.20 km
JatanNorth-West7.25 km
RaslanaNorth7.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rakhi

Public transport in the Rakhi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anupshahr, while the nearest airport is Hissar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadra to Rakhi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hanumangarh to Rakhi is about 141 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rakhi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Rakhi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Rakhi 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 Rakhi

Where is Rakhi located?

Rakhi village is located in Bhadra Tehsil, Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rakhi?

The Gram Panchayat of Rakhi is Bojala.

What is the pincode of Rakhi?

The pincode of Rakhi is 335502.

What is the population of Rakhi?

Rakhi had a total population of 1,088, including 582 males and 506 females.

How many households are there in Rakhi?

Rakhi had 226 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rakhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rakhi was 61.71%. Male literacy was 73.92% and female literacy was 47.89%.