Raika is an inhabited village in Nawanagar Block of Buxar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 248838, the Census 2011 record lists 2,541 people in 386 households and the reported area is 278 hectares. The local references include Belahri Gram Panchayat, Nawanagar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Domraon at about 13 km.
In short:
Raika is a village in Nawanagar Block, Buxar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 248838 and 2,541 people in 386 households.
Village Code248838
Population2,541
Households386
Area278 hectares
Nearest TownDomraon
Detailed village profile
Raika at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,541 people, 278 hectares of reported area and Domraon as the nearest town reference for Raika, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Raika falls under Nawanagar Block in Buxar district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 248838.
The record lists 2,541 people living in 386 households.
The reported village area is 278 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Domraon.
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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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 Village Facts
Village
Raika
Census Village Code
248838
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Buxar
District Census Code
232
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Nawanagar
Sub-district Census Code
01445
CD Block
Nawanagar
Gram Panchayat
Belahri
Households
386
Population
2,541
Male Population
1,261
Female Population
1,280
Sex Ratio
1,015.07
Area
278 hectares
Area
2.78 sq km
Nearest Town
Domraon
Nearest Town Distance
13 km
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density914.03 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.58 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share9.64%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.98%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share98.9%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Raika in the official administrative record. Census village code 248838, Belahri Gram Panchayat and Nawanagar CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
232
Sub-district Census Code
01445
Village Census Code
248838
CD Block Code
0433
Gram Panchayat Code
0007
CD Block Name
Nawanagar
Gram Panchayat Name
Belahri
Location and Distance
Domraon is the nearest town listed for Raika, about 13 km away. Buxar is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Nawanagar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Buxar
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Domraon
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
13 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Domraon
Distance within State/UT
13 km
Nearest Town
Domraon
Distance from Nearest Town
13 km
Total Geographical Area
278 hectares
Area
2.78 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,541 people in 386 households, with 1,261 male residents and 1,280 female residents. The average household size is 6.58, and SC share is 9.64% and ST share is 0.98% for Raika. Population density works out to about 914.03 people per sq km.
Total Households
386
Total Population
2,541
Male Population
1,261
Female Population
1,280
Sex Ratio
1,015.07
Average Household Size
6.58
SC Population
245
SC Male Population
134
SC Female Population
111
SC Population Share
9.64
ST Population
25
ST Male Population
11
ST Female Population
14
ST Population Share
0.98
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Raika list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Raika. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Raika include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
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
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Raika include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Raika include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Raika is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 7 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
7 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Raika show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 268 hectares and irrigated land is 265 hectares (98.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
10.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
268.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
265.0
Canals Area In Hectares
265 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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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.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1
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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Punjab National Bank
1
100%
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.
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 Raika village located?
Raika is in Nawanagar Block of Buxar district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Raika village in?
Raika village is in Buxar district.
Which state is Raika village in?
Raika village is in Bihar.
Which block is Raika under?
Raika comes under Nawanagar Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Raika?
The Census village code of Raika is 248838.
Which Gram Panchayat is Raika under?
Raika is listed under Belahri Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Nawanagar.
What is the population of Raika village?
The village record lists 2,541 people and 386 households for Raika.
How many households are in Raika village?
The village record lists 386 households for Raika.
What is the male and female population of Raika?
The record lists 1,261 male residents and 1,280 female residents for Raika.
What is the sex ratio of Raika village?
The sex ratio of Raika is 1,015.07 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Raika village?
The reported geographical area of Raika is 278 hectares.
What is the population density of Raika village?
The approximate population density of Raika is 914.03 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Raika?
The nearest town listed for Raika is Domraon, about 13 km away.
How far is Raika from the district headquarters?
Raika is about 30 km from Buxar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Raika from the sub-district headquarters?
Raika is about 10 km from Nawanagar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Raika?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Raika.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Raika?
For Raika, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 268 hectares and irrigated land is 265 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Raika?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Raika. These records include 1 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.