Rakhiya Village Overview
Rakhiya is a village in Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It lies about 17 km from Harraiya tehsil headquarters and around 19 km from Basti district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Rakhiya village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Rakhiya village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Rakhiya is 180203. The village covers a geographical area of 182.91 hectares and has a pincode of 272131. Basti is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.
Location Map of Rakhiya
Population & Demographics of Rakhiya
This section provides population and demographic details of Rakhiya village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,934 | 947 | 987 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 268 | 129 | 139 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 341 | 172 | 169 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,125 | 663 | 462 |
| Illiterate Population | 809 | 284 | 525 |
Key population details of Rakhiya village are given below:
- Rakhiya village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,934, including approximately 947 males and 987 females, with a sex ratio of 1042 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 341 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Rakhiya village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 58.17%.
- There are around 306 households in Rakhiya village.
Transport & Connectivity of Rakhiya
Transport facilities help residents of Rakhiya village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Rakhiya
The following villages are located close to Rakhiya and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rakhiya
- Where is Rakhiya located?
- Rakhiya village is located in Harraiya Tehsil, Basti district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Rakhiya?
- Rakhiya is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Rakhiya?
- The pincode of Rakhiya is 272131.
- What is the population of Rakhiya?
- Rakhiya has a total population of 1,934, including 947 males and 987 females.
- How many households are there in Rakhiya?
- There are 306 households in Rakhiya.
- What is the literacy rate in Rakhiya?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rakhiya is 58.17%. Male literacy is 70.01% and female literacy is 46.81%.