Raksha - Ghatampur, Kanpur Nagar

Raksha is a village situated in the Ghatampur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghatampur and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Nagar. Bihupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raksha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raksha is 150738. The village covers a total geographical area of 78.8 hectares and falls under the 209209 pincode. Ghatampur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Raksha

As per Census 2011, Raksha village has a total population of 124 people, consisting of 63 males and 61 females. The village has 26 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 16 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 62 literate and 62 illiterate residents. Additionally, 63 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Raksha

Raksha 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 Raksha

Public transport in the Raksha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghatampur, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghatampur to Raksha is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Raksha is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raksha

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

Health Facilities in Raksha

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

FAQs about Raksha