Indian Village Directory

Rahua Village

Rahua is an inhabited village in Raniganj Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 221736, the Census 2011 record lists 3,802 people in 745 households and the reported area is 407 hectares. The local references include Chhatiauna Gram Panchayat, Raniganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Araria at about 10 km.

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Quick answer: Rahua is a village in Raniganj Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 221736 and 3,802 people in 745 households.
Village Code221736
Population3,802
Households745
Area407 hectares
Nearest TownAraria

Key Village Facts

Village
Rahua
Census Village Code
221736
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Araria
District Census Code
209
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Raniganj
Sub-district Census Code
01115
CD Block
Raniganj
Gram Panchayat
Chhatiauna
Households
745
Population
3,802
Male Population
1,983
Female Population
1,819
Sex Ratio
917.3
Area
407 hectares
Area
4.07 sq km
Nearest Town
Araria
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Rahua at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,802 people, 407 hectares of reported area and Araria as the nearest town reference for Rahua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictAraria
CD BlockRaniganj
Gram PanchayatChhatiauna
  • Rahua falls under Raniganj Block in Araria district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 221736.
  • The record lists 3,802 people living in 745 households.
  • The reported village area is 407 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Araria.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density934.15 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.1 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share23.46%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share57%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Rahua in the official administrative record. Census village code 221736, Chhatiauna Gram Panchayat and Raniganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
209
Sub-district Census Code
01115
Village Census Code
221736
CD Block Code
0103
Gram Panchayat Code
0009
CD Block Name
Raniganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Chhatiauna

Location and Distance

Araria is the nearest town listed for Rahua, about 10 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 10 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Raniganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14 km
District Headquarter
Araria
Distance from District Headquarter
10 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Araria
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Araria
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Araria
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
407 hectares
Area
4.07 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,802 people in 745 households, with 1,983 male residents and 1,819 female residents. The average household size is 5.1, and SC share is 23.46% and ST share is 0% for Rahua. Population density works out to about 934.15 people per sq km.

Total Households
745
Total Population
3,802
Male Population
1,983
Female Population
1,819
Sex Ratio
917.3
Average Household Size
5.1
SC Population
892
SC Male Population
476
SC Female Population
416
SC Population Share
23.46
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Rahua list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Rahua. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Rahua include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Rahua include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Rahua include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Rahua show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Maize, net sown area is 337 hectares and irrigated land is 192.2 hectares (57% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Maize
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
20.5
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
49.5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
337.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
144.8 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
192.2
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
192.2 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Rahua

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
10
Banks in Matched Records
5
Matched PINs
2

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 8 80%
CRM 2 20%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 5 50%
Punjab National Bank 2 20%
Canara Bank 1 10%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 10%
State Bank of India 1 10%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 854312 Araria Raniganj Hansa S H 76 Bank of Baroda Dak Bangla Chauraha, Hansa, Araria, Bihar, 854312
Canara Bank ATM 854334 Araria Raniganj Raniganj 0 Near Indian Oil Petrol Pump Raniganj, Araria, Bihar, 854334
Punjab National Bank ATM 854312 Araria Raniganj Rupauli State -Bihar At.-Rupauli, P.O.-Rajokhar, Araria, Araria, Bihar, 854312
Bank of Baroda ATM 854312 Araria Raniganj Bausi Raniganj Main Road Bausi Bazar, Araria, Bihar, 854312
Bank of Baroda ATM 854312 Araria Raniganj Basaithi Basaiti, Teh.raniganj 854312, Araria, Bihar, 854312
Bank of Baroda ATM 854334 Araria Raniganj Bistaria Bistoria, Teh.raniganj 854334, Araria, Bihar, 854334
Bank of Baroda ATM 854334 Araria Raniganj Jogta Meryganj VILL Jagta, Araria, Bihar, 854334
Punjab National Bank ATM 854334 Araria Raniganj Raniganj Raniganj Near New Petrol Pump Near New Petrol Pump, Araria, Bihar, 854334

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Rahua village located?

Rahua is in Raniganj Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Rahua village in?

Rahua village is in Araria district.

Which state is Rahua village in?

Rahua village is in Bihar.

Which block is Rahua under?

Rahua comes under Raniganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Rahua?

The Census village code of Rahua is 221736.

Which Gram Panchayat is Rahua under?

Rahua is listed under Chhatiauna Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Raniganj.

What is the population of Rahua village?

The village record lists 3,802 people and 745 households for Rahua.

How many households are in Rahua village?

The village record lists 745 households for Rahua.

What is the male and female population of Rahua?

The record lists 1,983 male residents and 1,819 female residents for Rahua.

What is the sex ratio of Rahua village?

The sex ratio of Rahua is 917.3 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Rahua village?

The reported geographical area of Rahua is 407 hectares.

What is the population density of Rahua village?

The approximate population density of Rahua is 934.15 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Rahua?

The nearest town listed for Rahua is Araria, about 10 km away.

How far is Rahua from the district headquarters?

Rahua is about 10 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Rahua from the sub-district headquarters?

Rahua is about 14 km from Raniganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Rahua?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Rahua.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Rahua?

For Rahua, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Maize, net sown area is 337 hectares and irrigated land is 192.2 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Rahua?

The page shows 10 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Rahua. These records include 5 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.