Rarua - Karhal, Mainpuri

Rarua is a village situated in the Karhal tehsil of Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karhal and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Mainpuri. Rarua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rarua is 126600. The village covers a total geographical area of 360.25 hectares and falls under the 205268 pincode. Karhal is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Rarua

As per Census 2011, Rarua village has a total population of 1,041 people, consisting of 551 males and 490 females. The village has 182 households and a sex ratio of 889 females per 1,000 males. There are 139 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 638 literate and 403 illiterate residents. Additionally, 163 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,041551490
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1397861
Scheduled Castes (SC)1638875
Literate Population638373265
Illiterate Population403178225

Nearby Villages of Rarua

Rarua 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)
BagampurWest1.57 km
PanduraNorth-West1.86 km
KathuaEast2.35 km
SadhNorth-East2.41 km
ChakudhanNorth2.48 km
Barauli KalanSouth2.73 km
MuhabbatpurSouth-West2.87 km
SalempurNorth3.19 km
AllipurNorth-West3.30 km
PashupurWest3.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rarua

Rarua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sarai Bhopat, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karhal to Rarua is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mainpuri to Rarua is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rarua

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Rarua 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 Rarua

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

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

FAQs about Rarua

Where is Rarua located?

Rarua village is located in Karhal Tehsil, Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rarua?

Rarua is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rarua?

The pincode of Rarua is 205268.

What is the population of Rarua?

Rarua has a total population of 1,041, including 551 males and 490 females.

How many households are there in Rarua?

There are 182 households in Rarua.

What is the literacy rate in Rarua?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rarua is 61.29%. Male literacy is 67.70% and female literacy is 54.08%.