Raqba (रकबा) — Bhorey, Gopalganj, Bihar

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LGD code: 230119
Pincode: 841426
Population: 2,538
Households: 391
Literacy rate: 51.1%
Sex ratio: 1124 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 775

Census 2011 · in context

How Raqba compares

By population, Raqba ranks #11 of 172 villages in Bhorey mandal.

Literacy rate

51.1%

−1.3% vs mandal average

Raqba: 51.1%
Bhorey mandal: 52.4%
Gopalganj district: 54.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,124

+60 vs mandal average

Raqba: 1,124
Bhorey mandal: 1,064

Household size

people per home

6.5

Same as the mandal average

Raqba: 6.5
Bhorey mandal: 6.5

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Raqba

LGD code: 230119
Pincode: 841426
Population (Census 2011): 2,538
Population (projected 2026): 2,992
Households: 391
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1124
Literacy rate: 51.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Vaishali
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Paroo
Member of Parliament: Veena Devi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Shankar Prasad
Block / Mandal: Bhorey

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Gopalganj district level

Then & Now

Raqba — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,538

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,992

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

391

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

461

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 2,538Census 2011
Households: 391Census 2011
Literacy rate: 51.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1124 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,9922026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 461

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Gopalganj district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Gopalganj district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Gopalganj district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Centred on Bhorey mandal

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What is the pincode of Raqba?

The pincode of Raqba, Bhorey mandal, Gopalganj district, Bihar is 841426.

In which district is Raqba located?

Raqba is a village in Bhorey mandal of Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Raqba as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Raqba village has a population of 2,538 across 391 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Raqba in?

Raqba falls under the Vaishali Lok Sabha constituency (PC #16) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Raqba in?

Raqba falls under the Paroo assembly constituency (AC #97) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Raqba?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Raqba village is 51.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Raqba?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Raqba village is 1124 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Raqba?

12 schemes currently match residents of Raqba, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Raqba?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Raqba village is 230119.

How big is Raqba compared to other villages in Bhorey mandal?

Raqba ranks 11 of 172 villages in Bhorey mandal by Census 2011 population (2,538 residents).

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What is the pincode of Raqba?

In which district is Raqba located?

What is the population of Raqba as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Raqba in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Raqba in?

What is the literacy rate in Raqba?

What is the sex ratio in Raqba?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Raqba?

What is the LGD code of Raqba?

How big is Raqba compared to other villages in Bhorey mandal?

Raqba on the mapरकबा

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Raqba

What is the pincode of Raqba?

In which district is Raqba located?

What is the population of Raqba as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Raqba in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Raqba in?

What is the literacy rate in Raqba?

What is the sex ratio in Raqba?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Raqba?

What is the LGD code of Raqba?

How big is Raqba compared to other villages in Bhorey mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Raqba — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Raqba

Open jobs in Raqba