Rahia - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Rahia is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.5 km from Dhaniakhali and around 40.2 km from Chinsura. Gudubari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rahia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rahia is 324650. The village covers a total geographical area of 60.91 hectares and falls under the 712308 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Rahia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rahia

According to the 2011 Census, Rahia village had a total population of 609 people, including 314 males and 295 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.72%, with male literacy at 89.73% and female literacy at 72.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 115.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Rahia

Rahia 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 Rahia

Rahia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gurap, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Rahia is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Rahia is about 40.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rahia

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

Health Facilities in Rahia

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

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