Raksha - Khalilabad, Sant Kabir Nagar

Raksha is a village situated in the Khalilabad tehsil of Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khalilabad and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Sant Kabir Nagar. Chauri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raksha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raksha is 182665. The village covers a total geographical area of 35.11 hectares and falls under the 272199 pincode. Khalilabad is the nearest town, located about 12 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 Menhdawal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sant Kabir Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raksha

As per Census 2011, Raksha village has a total population of 332 people, consisting of 174 males and 158 females. The village has 58 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 51 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 177 literate and 155 illiterate residents. Additionally, 194 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

Raksha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khalilabad, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khalilabad to Raksha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Raksha is about 12 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 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