Rathgaon - Bidhuna, Auraiya

Rathgaon is a village situated in the Bidhuna tehsil of Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bidhuna and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Auraiya. Rathgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rathgaon is 148075. The village covers a total geographical area of 1368.33 hectares and falls under the 206243 pincode. Kanpur is the nearest town, located about 130 km away.

Rathgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bidhuna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kannauj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rathgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Rathgaon village had a total population of 7,084 people, including 3,814 males and 3,270 females, living in 1,276 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.02%, with male literacy at 77.81% and female literacy at 58.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,899.

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 Population7,0843,8143,270
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,126583543
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,8991,030869
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population4,1122,5141,598
Illiterate Population2,9721,3001,672

Nearby Villages of Rathgaon

Rathgaon 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)
Khan Jahanpur ChirkuanSouth-West1.71 km
Sindhi SeoraWest1.83 km
SahaspurNorth2.14 km
ChandauliNorth-West2.26 km
Purwa LachhiramSouth2.27 km
KhizarpurNorth-East2.56 km
Nagla TulaNorth-West2.80 km
Belpur BelaEast2.82 km
PilkhanaNorth-West3.05 km
Narayanpur SharNorth-East3.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rathgaon

Rathgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Achalda, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanpur to Rathgaon is about 130 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Auraiya to Rathgaon is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rathgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Rathgaon

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

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

FAQs about Rathgaon

Where is Rathgaon located?

Rathgaon village is located in Bidhuna Tehsil, Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Rathgaon?

Rathgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rathgaon?

The pincode of Rathgaon is 206243.

What is the population of Rathgaon?

Rathgaon had a total population of 7,084, including 3,814 males and 3,270 females.

How many households are there in Rathgaon?

Rathgaon had 1,276 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rathgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rathgaon was 69.02%. Male literacy was 77.81% and female literacy was 58.60%.