Raikara - Marihan, Mirzapur
Raikara is a village situated in the Marihan tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. Raikara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Raikara is 212247. The village covers a total geographical area of 820.35 hectares and falls under the 231210 pincode.
Raikara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Raikara
As per Census 2011, Raikara village has a total population of 1,943 people, consisting of 1,013 males and 930 females. The village has 300 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 413 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 652 literate and 1,291 illiterate residents. Additionally, 440 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,135 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Raikara are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,943 | 1,013 | 930 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 413 | 217 | 196 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 440 | 214 | 226 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,135 | 602 | 533 |
| Literate Population | 652 | 390 | 262 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,291 | 623 | 668 |
Nearby Villages of Raikara
Raikara is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Raikara
Raikara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
Banking and Postal Services in Raikara
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Raikara village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Raikara
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Raikara village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Raikara
Where is Raikara located?
Raikara village is located in Marihan Tehsil, Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Raikara?
Raikara is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Raikara?
The pincode of Raikara is 231210.
What is the population of Raikara?
Raikara has a total population of 1,943, including 1,013 males and 930 females.
How many households are there in Raikara?
There are 300 households in Raikara.
What is the literacy rate in Raikara?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raikara is 33.56%. Male literacy is 38.50% and female literacy is 28.17%.