Indian Village Directory

Raksa Village

Raksa is an inhabited village in Katihar Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 225504, the Census 2011 record lists 1,005 people in 246 households and the reported area is 108 hectares. The local references include Garbhaili Gram Panchayat, Katihar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 15 km.

In short:

Raksa is a village in Katihar Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 225504 and 1,005 people in 246 households.

Village Code225504
Population1,005
Households246
Area108 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar

Detailed village profile

Raksa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,005 people, 108 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Raksa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Katihar
Block Katihar
CD Block Katihar
Gram Panchayat GARBHAILI
  • Raksa falls under Katihar Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 225504.
  • The record lists 1,005 people living in 246 households.
  • The reported village area is 108 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Katihar.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Raksa
Census Village Code
225504
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Katihar
District Census Code
212
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Katihar
Sub-district Census Code
01151
CD Block
Katihar
Gram Panchayat
Garbhaili
Households
246
Population
1,005
Male Population
507
Female Population
498
Sex Ratio
982.25
Area
108 hectares
Area
1.08 sq km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Nearest Town Distance
15 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 Density 930.56 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.09 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 1.29% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 10.75% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 41% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Raksa in the official administrative record. Census village code 225504, Garbhaili Gram Panchayat and Katihar CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
212
Sub-district Census Code
01151
Village Census Code
225504
CD Block Code
0139
Gram Panchayat Code
0005
CD Block Name
Katihar
Gram Panchayat Name
Garbhaili

Location and Distance

Katihar is the nearest town listed for Raksa, about 15 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 15 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Katihar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Katihar
Distance from District Headquarter
15 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Katihar
Distance within State/UT
15 km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
108 hectares
Area
1.08 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,005 people in 246 households, with 507 male residents and 498 female residents. The average household size is 4.09, and SC share is 1.29% and ST share is 10.75% for Raksa. Population density works out to about 930.56 people per sq km.

Total Households
246
Total Population
1,005
Male Population
507
Female Population
498
Sex Ratio
982.25
Average Household Size
4.09
SC Population
13
SC Male Population
6
SC Female Population
7
SC Population Share
1.29
ST Population
108
ST Male Population
52
ST Female Population
56
ST Population Share
10.75
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Raksa list 1 government primary 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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Raksa. 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
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Raksa include hand pump water and river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
42.51 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
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 Raksa 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Raksa is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 10 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Raksa show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 103.56 hectares and irrigated land is 42.51 hectares (41% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Third
Wheat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.44
Net Area Sown In Hectares
103.56
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
61.05 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
42.51

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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Raksa

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
70
Banks in Matched Records
16
Matched PINs
5

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 49 70%
CRM 19 27%
CDM 1 1.4%
Electronic Kiosk 1 1.4%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 31 44%
Punjab National Bank 6 8.6%
ICICI Bank Limited 5 7.1%
Axis Bank Limited 4 5.7%
Bank of Baroda 3 4.3%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 854105 Katihar Katihar Katihar (M Corp. + Og) Bihar 854105 D D C Office Vikas Bhawan Katihar, Katihar, Bihar, 854105
Bank of Baroda ATM 854101 Katihar Katihar Katihar (M Corp. + Og) Katihar Railway Station Katihar Railway Station, Katihar, Bihar, 854101
Central Bank of India ATM 852105 Katihar Katihar Katihar (M Corp. + Og) Kathiar Katihar Railway Colony, Katihar, Katihar, Bihar, 852105
Bank of India ATM 854105 Katihar Katihar Katihar Katihar Dist Katihar Bihar Tvs Shopee Bmp Cant Near Bankof India Po Bmp 7, Katihar, Bihar, 854105
Canara Bank ATM 854105 Katihar Katihar Katihar Mirchaibari, Katihar Ward No:-5, Khata No.997, Plot No.40 Mirchaibari, Katihar, Katihar, Bihar, 854105
Bank of Baroda ATM 854105 Katihar Katihar Katihar (M Corp. + Og) M.G. Road, Abbas Katra, Katihar, Bihar M G Road Abbas Katra, Katihar, Bihar, 854105
Bank of Baroda ATM 854105 Katihar Katihar Katihar (M Corp. + Og) Abbas Katra, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Katihar 854105, Katihar, Bihar, 854105
Central Bank of India ATM 854105 Katihar Katihar Katihar (M Corp. + Og) Katihar C/O D. S College Katihar Katihar, Katihar, Bihar, 854105

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 Raksa village located?

Raksa is in Katihar Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Raksa village in?

Raksa village is in Katihar district.

Which state is Raksa village in?

Raksa village is in Bihar.

Which block is Raksa under?

Raksa comes under Katihar Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Raksa?

The Census village code of Raksa is 225504.

Which Gram Panchayat is Raksa under?

Raksa is listed under GARBHAILI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Katihar.

What is the population of Raksa village?

The village record lists 1,005 people and 246 households for Raksa.

How many households are in Raksa village?

The village record lists 246 households for Raksa.

What is the male and female population of Raksa?

The record lists 507 male residents and 498 female residents for Raksa.

What is the sex ratio of Raksa village?

The sex ratio of Raksa is 982.25 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Raksa village?

The reported geographical area of Raksa is 108 hectares.

What is the population density of Raksa village?

The approximate population density of Raksa is 930.56 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Raksa?

The nearest town listed for Raksa is Katihar, about 15 km away.

How far is Raksa from the district headquarters?

Raksa is about 15 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Raksa from the sub-district headquarters?

Raksa is about 15 km from Katihar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Raksa?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Raksa.

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

For Raksa, reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 103.56 hectares and irrigated land is 42.51 hectares.

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

The page shows 70 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Raksa. These records include 16 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.