Rahi, Raebareli
Rahi
Rāhi | |
|---|---|
Village | |
Map of Rahi CD block | |
| Coordinates: 26°14′20″N 81°18′11″E / 26.238867°N 81.30313°E | |
| Country India | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Raebareli |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.89 km2 (2.66 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 7,536 |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | UP-35 |
Rahi is a village and corresponding community development block in Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is located 7 km from Rae Bareli, the district headquarters, which according to one folk etymology is named after the village. Rahi was formerly the seat of a pargana before Rae Bareli replaced it in that capacity. As of 2011, Rahi has a population of 7,536 people, in 1,373 households. It has one primary school and one medical clinic.
The 1961 census recorded Rahi as comprising 10 hamlets, with a total population of 2,950 people (1,664 male and 1,286 female), in 617 households and 576 physical houses. The area of the village was given as 1,708 acres and it had a post office at that point. It had one grain mill and 3 makers of jewellery and/or precious metal items.
The 1981 census recorded Rahi as having a population of 4,611 people, in 951 households, and having an area of 363.30 hectares. The main staple foods were given as wheat and rice.