Indian Village Directory

Rahua Village

Rahua is an inhabited village in Baisa Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 223966, the Census 2011 record lists 1,715 people in 380 households and the reported area is 217 hectares. The local references include Malopara Gram Panchayat, Baisa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purnia at about 72 km.

In short:

Rahua is a village in Baisa Block, Purnia district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 223966 and 1,715 people in 380 households.

Village Code223966
Population1,715
Households380
Area217 hectares
Nearest TownPurnia

Detailed village profile

Rahua at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,715 people, 217 hectares of reported area and Purnia as the nearest town reference for Rahua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Purnia
Block Baisa
CD Block Baisa
Gram Panchayat Malopara
  • Rahua falls under Baisa Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 223966.
  • The record lists 1,715 people living in 380 households.
  • The reported village area is 217 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Purnia.
  • 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
Rahua
Census Village Code
223966
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Purnia
District Census Code
211
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Baisa
Sub-district Census Code
01139
CD Block
Baisa
Gram Panchayat
Malopara
Households
380
Population
1,715
Male Population
844
Female Population
871
Sex Ratio
1,031.99
Area
217 hectares
Area
2.17 sq km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Nearest Town Distance
72 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 790.32 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.51 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 1.87% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 3.5% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 68% 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 223966, Malopara Gram Panchayat and Baisa CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
211
Sub-district Census Code
01139
Village Census Code
223966
CD Block Code
0127
Gram Panchayat Code
0002
CD Block Name
Baisa
Gram Panchayat Name
Malopara

Location and Distance

Purnia is the nearest town listed for Rahua, about 72 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 72 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Baisa
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Purnia
Distance from District Headquarter
72 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
72 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Purnia
Distance within State/UT
72 km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Town
72 km
Total Geographical Area
217 hectares
Area
2.17 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,715 people in 380 households, with 844 male residents and 871 female residents. The average household size is 4.51, and SC share is 1.87% and ST share is 3.5% for Rahua. Population density works out to about 790.32 people per sq km.

Total Households
380
Total Population
1,715
Male Population
844
Female Population
871
Sex Ratio
1,031.99
Average Household Size
4.51
SC Population
32
SC Male Population
14
SC Female Population
18
SC Population Share
1.87
ST Population
60
ST Male Population
33
ST Female Population
27
ST Population Share
3.5
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Rahua 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

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
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
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
12.4 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
108.98 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Animal Cart
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 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
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Rahua show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 160.28 hectares and irrigated land is 108.98 hectares (68% 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
11.66
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
9.96 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
6.48 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
10.6 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3.2 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.42 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
160.28
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
51.3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
108.98

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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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.

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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 854315 Purnia Baisa Rauta Rauta Khalil Market, Rauta Hat Rauta, Purnia, Bihar, 854315

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 Baisa Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Rahua village in?

Rahua village is in Purnia district.

Which state is Rahua village in?

Rahua village is in Bihar.

Which block is Rahua under?

Rahua comes under Baisa 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 223966.

Which Gram Panchayat is Rahua under?

Rahua is listed under Malopara Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Baisa.

What is the population of Rahua village?

The village record lists 1,715 people and 380 households for Rahua.

How many households are in Rahua village?

The village record lists 380 households for Rahua.

What is the male and female population of Rahua?

The record lists 844 male residents and 871 female residents for Rahua.

What is the sex ratio of Rahua village?

The sex ratio of Rahua is 1,031.99 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Rahua village?

The reported geographical area of Rahua is 217 hectares.

What is the population density of Rahua village?

The approximate population density of Rahua is 790.32 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 Purnia, about 72 km away.

How far is Rahua from the district headquarters?

Rahua is about 72 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Rahua from the sub-district headquarters?

Rahua is about 8 km from Baisa, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Rahua?

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

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

For Rahua, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 160.28 hectares and irrigated land is 108.98 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Rahua. 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.