Raitha - Sakaldiha, Chandauli

Raitha is a village situated in the Sakaldiha tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakaldiha and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Chandauli. Raitha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raitha is 207091. The village covers a total geographical area of 262 hectares and falls under the 232109 pincode. Chandauli is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Raitha 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 Saiyadraja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raitha

According to the 2011 Census, Raitha village had a total population of 2,361 people, including 1,211 males and 1,150 females, living in 375 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.57%, with male literacy at 88.35% and female literacy at 64.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 838, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 73.

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

Nearby Villages of Raitha

Raitha 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 Raitha

Public transport in the Raitha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dheena, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandauli to Raitha is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandauli to Raitha is about 25 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 Raitha

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

Health Facilities in Raitha

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

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