Rahal - Shikohabad, Firozabad

Rahal is a village situated in the Shikohabad tehsil of Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shikohabad and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Firozabad. Hariha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rahal is 126025. The village covers a total geographical area of 48.35 hectares and falls under the 283141 pincode. Firozabad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Rahal

As per Census 2011, Rahal village has a total population of 356 people, consisting of 186 males and 170 females. The village has 56 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 190 literate and 166 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rahal are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population356186170
Child Population (0–6 yrs)632835
Literate Population19013555
Illiterate Population16651115

Nearby Villages of Rahal

Rahal 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)
BudheraNorth-East1.23 km
Rampur ChandrasainiSouth-West2.54 km
Kalyanpur MafiSouth2.81 km
HarihaNorth-West3.01 km
AsraoliNorth-East3.05 km
SamonhonNorth3.11 km
Mubarakpur KhasNorth-East3.47 km
BhartarSouth-East3.86 km
BalaiSouth-West3.98 km
TatarpurNorth-East4.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rahal

Rahal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shikohabad Jn, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Firozabad to Rahal is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Firozabad to Rahal is about 33 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 Rahal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Rahal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Rahal

Where is Rahal located?

Rahal village is located in Shikohabad Tehsil, Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rahal?

The Gram Panchayat of Rahal is Hariha.

What is the pincode of Rahal?

The pincode of Rahal is 283141.

What is the population of Rahal?

Rahal has a total population of 356, including 186 males and 170 females.

How many households are there in Rahal?

There are 56 households in Rahal.

What is the literacy rate in Rahal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rahal is 53.37%. Male literacy is 72.58% and female literacy is 32.35%.