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Rakasaha is a village in Kamsaar in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Almost 6500 Kamsaar Pathans (NAWABS) lived in the village as of 2011.[1]
Rakasaha
Rakasahan Sharif | |
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Village | |
| Rakasahan | |
  Rakasaha Location of Rakasaha in Uttar Pradesh | |
| Coordinates: 25°26′40″N 83°41′14″E / 25.4444496°N 83.6873446°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Ghazipur |
| Established | 1585 |
| Founded by | Zamindar Aquif Khan |
| Government | |
| • Type | Gram Pradhan |
| • Body | Gram Panchayat |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,893.88 ha (4,679.9 acres) |
| • Land | 1,879.766 ha (4,645.00 acres) |
| • Water | 14.114 ha (34.88 acres) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 11,125 |
| • Density | 591.83/km2 (1,532.8/sq mi) |
| Languages: Hindi, Urdu, English, Bhojpuri | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Website | up |
History
editRakasaha was established by Mubarak Khan in the late 1500s. Zamindar Mubarak Khan was a Grandson of Narhar Khan, founder of Dildarnagar Kamsar.[citation needed]
The founders were Zamindars (landholders) who held administrative and social power during the late Mughal period. While specific medieval records of Raksaha itself are limited, the broader Ghazipur region was a significant territory during the Sultanate and Mughal eras. Ghazipur’s recorded history goes back to dense ancient forests, ashrams, and early settlements mentioned in regional lore and early travel accounts.[citation needed]
During British colonial rule, rural land administrations and Zamindari Systems influenced Raksaha’s Land Ownership and social structures. The village, like many in Ghazipur, continued as an agrarian society.[citation needed]
After Indian independence in 1947, the zamindari system was gradually abolished, and governance shifted to democratic Panchayati Raj institutions (village councils). The Gram Pradhan (village head) now administers local governance.[citation needed]
Transport
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Regular transport facilities connect Raksaha to nearby towns like Dildarnagar, which is about 3 km away and serves as the nearest hub for economic activities.[citation needed]
Demographics
editTotal population (2011): 11,125 people in around 1,387 families.[citation needed]
Sex Ratio: 897 females per 1,000 males.
Literacy Rate: Higher than the state average — around 77.46%. Male literacy is about 87.69%, and female literacy is about 65.93%.[citation needed]
Children (0–6 years): Around 1,834 children, which is approximately 16% of the total population.[citation needed]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1861 | 4,816 | — |
| 1871 | 5,200 | +8.0% |
| 1881 | 5,617 | +8.0% |
| 1891 | 6,078 | +8.2% |
| 1901 | 6,580 | +8.3% |
| 1911 | 7,142 | +8.5% |
| 1921 | 7,756 | +8.6% |
| 1931 | 8,431 | +8.7% |
| 1941 | 8,675 | +2.9% |
| 1951 | 8,170 | −5.8% |
| 1961 | 8,150 | −0.2% |
| 1971 | 8,970 | +10.1% |
| 1981 | 9,865 | +10.0% |
| 1991 | 10,852 | +10.0% |
| 2001 | 11,050 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 11,125 | +0.7% |
| Source:Census of India[2][3][4] | ||
References
edit- ↑ "2011 census of India".
- ↑ "Census of India". mospi.gov.in. Archived from the original on 13 August 2008. Retrieved 23 June 2008.
- ↑ "2011 census of India".
- ↑ "Historical Census of India". Archived from the original on 17 February 2013. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
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