Raika Village Overview
Raika is a village in Pratapnagar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It lies about 40 km from Pratapnagar tehsil headquarters and around 130 km from New Tehri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Raika village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Raika village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Raika is 043434. The village covers a geographical area of 87.64 hectares and has a pincode of 249165. Uttarkashi is the nearest town, located about 71 km away.
Location Map of Raika
Population & Demographics of Raika
This section provides population and demographic details of Raika village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 990 | 478 | 512 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 166 | 91 | 75 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 116 | 54 | 62 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | N/A | 2 |
| Literate Population | 605 | 358 | 247 |
| Illiterate Population | 385 | 120 | 265 |
Key population details of Raika village are given below:
- Raika village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 990, including approximately 478 males and 512 females, with a sex ratio of 1071 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 116 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Raika village is good, with a literacy rate of about 61.11%.
- There are around 171 households in Raika village.
Transport & Connectivity of Raika
Transport facilities help residents of Raika village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Raika
The following villages are located close to Raika and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Raika
- Where is Raika located?
- Raika village is located in Pratapnagar Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Raika?
- Raika is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Raika?
- The pincode of Raika is 249165.
- What is the population of Raika?
- Raika has a total population of 990, including 478 males and 512 females.
- How many households are there in Raika?
- There are 171 households in Raika.
- What is the literacy rate in Raika?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raika is 61.11%. Male literacy is 74.90% and female literacy is 48.24%.