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Rahui Block

रहुई · Bihar › Nalanda

Gram Panchayats
16
Villages
63
Bank Branches
1
Schools
133

Quick answer

Rahui is a development block in Nalanda district, Bihar, with 16 gram panchayats and 63 villages (LGD code 1909). This directory lists 1 bank branch, 133 schools and 12 post offices here.

· Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

About Rahui Block

The Rahui (रहुई) development block is in Nalanda district, Bihar, part of the Patna Division. The block sits between the village panchayats and the district: the Panchayat Samiti, headed by the Pramukh (Panchayat Samiti), plans works for the whole block, and the Block Development Officer (BDO) puts schemes into action. Its LGD code is 1909.

There are 16 gram panchayats and 63 villages in Rahui block, which puts it at number 7 of 20 blocks in Nalanda by panchayat count. For land and revenue work, villagers go to Rahui anchal.

Rahui is about 10.0 km north-east of Nalanda headquarters as the crow flies.

Villages in this block vote in the Biharsharif assembly constituency.

Rahui at a glance

NameRahui / रहुई
TypeBlock
LGD code1909
DistrictNalanda
DivisionPatna Division
StateBihar
Gram Panchayats16
Villages63
Coordinates25.2787° N, 85.5674° E
Schools133
Bank Branches1
Post Offices12

Map of Rahui

Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Rahui Block Gram Panchayat List

Rahui Block has 16 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Mukhiya, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.

Gram PanchayatName in HindiVillagesLGD code
Ambaअम्बा398226
Barandiबरांडी298227
Dosutदोसूट्398228
Hawanpuraहवनपुरा498229
Imamganjइमांगंज698230
Itasang Bhadwaइतसंग भड़वा498231
Mai Faridaमई फ़रीदा398232
Moratalaoमोरतलाओ498233
Paithnaपैठना398234
Patasangपटसंग698235
Peshaurपेशौर598236
Rahuiरहुई098237
Sonsaसोंसा498238
Sosandiसोसांदी798239
Supasangसुपासंग698240
Uttar Nawanउत्तर नवान398241

Population of Rahui

We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Nalanda district, which Rahui is part of:

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population24,19,759
Rural households4,01,779
Rural literacy rate62.4%
Rural sex ratio924
Rural SC population share22.9%
Rural work participation37.7%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Nalanda district, where Rahui is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:

IndicatorNalanda
Women who are literate56.1%
Women with 10+ years of schooling28.8%
Institutional births80.3%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated75.2%
Children under 5 who are stunted42.6%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic71.0%
Households using clean cooking fuel41.0%
Households with improved sanitation52.5%
Households with electricity98.9%
Households with health insurance12.8%
Households with improved drinking water98.9%

Work and livelihood

Most families in and around Rahui mix small-scale farming with livestock, local trade and seasonal wage work. Since July 2026, VB-G RAM G (which replaced MGNREGA) guarantees each household at least 125 days of work a year on village works such as ponds, roads and plantations. The gram panchayat issues the job cards, and wages go straight into bank or post office accounts.

Rahui Block office: BDO and contacts

The Block Development Officer (BDO) heads the Rahui block office, with assistant officers for agriculture, cooperatives, panchayats, social welfare and statistics. The elected Panchayat Samiti, made up of directly elected members and the Mukhiyas of the block’s gram panchayats, chooses the Pramukh (Panchayat Samiti) and approves the block development plan.

Go to the Rahui block office for PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) houses, Swachh Bharat toilets, pension verification, job guarantee problems (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and complaints about a gram panchayat. You can also file a complaint on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call helpline 1800 345 6284.

Rahui Pramukh (Panchayat Samiti) and MLAs

No.Assembly ConstituencyMLA (party)Lok Sabha Constituency
172BiharsharifDr. Sunil Kumar (Bharatiya Janata Party)Nalanda

Panchayat elections

Mukhiya seats won by women
53%2021CalculatedState Election Commission, Bihar
Candidates per Mukhiya seat
7.92021CalculatedState Election Commission, Bihar

Women won 8 of the 15 Mukhiya seats in Rahui in the 2021 panchayat election (53%), 2 of them on seats not reserved for women. 2021CalculatedState Election Commission, Bihar

In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 7.9 candidates stood for each Mukhiya's seat in Rahui, against 8.2 across Bihar.

How Rahui scores on the Panchayat Advancement Index

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) gives every gram panchayat a score from 0 to 100 on nine themes of the Localised Sustainable Development Goals. It uses about 150 indicators that panchayats report and block and district officials check.

PAI score
58.0/1002023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Across its panchayats, Rahui averages 58.0 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, 9th of 20 in Nalanda, slightly ahead of the Bihar average of 51.9. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

None of the 15 scored panchayats of Rahui reached the Front Runner band (75+) in 2023-24.

Scores on the nine development themes

Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods71.3
Healthy panchayat65.8
Child-friendly panchayat54.6
Water-sufficient panchayat42.3
Clean and green panchayat59.5
Self-sufficient infrastructure50.5
Socially just and secured69.8
Good governance72.1
Women-friendly panchayat47.7

Rahui does best on “Good governance” (72.1) and worst on “Water-sufficient panchayat” (42.3). That 30-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Rahui

Rahui Block has 133 schools on record. See the full list of schools

This list comes from the Ministry of Education’s UDISE+ school register. It covers government, government-aided and private schools and madrasas, each by the highest stage it teaches, from primary to higher secondary. See udiseplus.gov.in for a school’s full record.

Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Rahui

On record in Rahui Block: 1 Bank Branches and 12 Post Offices.

Banks with the most branches here: Union Bank of India.

Union Bank of India1

Facilities at a glance

FacilityCount
🏫 Schools133View list
🏦 Bank Branches1View list
📮 Post Offices12View list
🚉 Railway Stations6View list

How to reach Rahui

Rahul Road station (3.7 km) is the closest railway station to the middle of Rahui (ECR zone).

The nearest airport is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport, about 59 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Nalanda headquartersDistrict10.0 kmnorth-east
Rahul Road (RRE)Railway Station3.7 kmwest
Suhsarai (SOW)Railway Station3.8 kmwest
Ambapendarpur Halt (APP)Railway Station4.0 kmwest
Jay Prakash Narayan AirportAirport59 kmnorth-west
Gaya AirportAirport86 kmsouth-west

Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.

How far Rahui is from everyday services

Straight-line distances from the panchayat's mapped centre to the nearest facility of each kind. By road, expect them to be 20–40% longer.

Nearest bank branch
4.6 kmCalculatedRBI bank branch list
Nearest railway station
4.1 kmCalculatedDataMeet railways

On average, a gram panchayat in Rahui is 4.6 km from the nearest bank branch (closer than the Bihar average of 7.5 km). CalculatedRBI bank branch list

A typical gram panchayat in Rahui is 4.1 km from the nearest railway station. Gram panchayats in Rahui are, on average, 1.5 km from the nearest post office.

Places near Rahui

These are the nearest Blocks to Rahui (straight-line distance). Handy for finding neighbouring villages, markets and offices:

BlockDistrictDistanceDirection
NoorsaraiNalanda11 kmwest
HarnautNalanda12 kmnorth
BindNalanda12 kmeast
BiharsharifNalanda13 kmsouth
AsthawanNalanda13 kmsouth-east
GiriakNalanda13 kmsouth

Other Blocks in Nalanda

Citizen services: how to get things done

MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work

  1. Apply for a job card at your gram panchayat with photos and Aadhaar of the adult members of the household. An old MGNREGA job card with e-KYC done stays valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Card is issued.
  2. Ask for work in writing and keep the receipt. You now have a right to at least 125 days a year, and if work doesn’t come in the set time, you’re entitled to an unemployment allowance. Check attendance and wage payments on nrega.nic.in with your job card number.

Old-age, widow and disability pension

  1. Apply online on RTPS Bihar (social security pension) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter. Attach proof of age (or of your spouse’s death, or of disability), an income certificate, Aadhaar and your bank passbook.
  2. In villages, the Rahui Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.

Ration card

  1. To get a new ration card or add family members, apply on RTPS Bihar (ration card service) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter. The card is made out in the name of the eldest woman of the household.
  2. In villages, Rahui block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.

Income, caste and domicile certificates

  1. Apply at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or on RTPS Bihar (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
  2. The application goes to your Anchal. The Rajasva Karmachari checks it in the village and the Circle Inspector sends the report on.
  3. The Circle Officer (CO) issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.

Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)

  1. Complain about any government service on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call 1800 345 6284. It goes to the officer responsible, and you can track what happens online.
  2. To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Rahui block. Works and payments are also listed on egramswaraj.gov.in.

Portals and procedures change, so check with the office before you apply. If a link has moved, look for the service by name on the portal's home page.

Government schemes for residents of Rahui

Households in Rahui can apply for the schemes below, covering housing, work, farming, pensions, health, education and support for women. Each one shows the local office where you apply.

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)

Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.

Benefit₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus rural job scheme wages (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and a Swachh Bharat toilet)
Who can applyHouseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the block office

Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA)

From 1 July 2026 this Act replaces MGNREGA. Every rural household can get at least 125 days of paid unskilled work a year on works the Gram Sabha approves, such as ponds, roads, plantations and farm bunds. Old e-KYC'd MGNREGA job cards stay valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued.

BenefitAt least 125 days of work a year at the notified wage, paid weekly or within 15 days into your bank or post office account
Who can applyAny adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the block office

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)

Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 directly to the bank accounts of land-holding farmer families.

Benefit₹6,000 per year in three instalments
Who can applyFarmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the block office

Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman card)

Cashless hospital treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at empanelled government and private hospitals; all citizens aged 70+ are also covered.

BenefitHealth cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year
Who can applySECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online

Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (household toilet)

Incentive to build an individual household toilet, plus solid and liquid waste management works in villages under ODF Plus.

Benefit₹12,000 incentive for a household toilet
Who can applyRural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories)
Where to applythe panchayat secretary, the block office and online

Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal

Functional household tap connection providing safe drinking water to every rural home, managed with the village water and sanitation committee.

BenefitFree household tap connection
Who can applyAll rural households
Where to applythe panchayat secretary

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)

Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.

BenefitFree LPG connection, first refill and stove
Who can applyAdult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection
Where to applyonline and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)

Maternity benefit for pregnant and lactating mothers to compensate wage loss and support nutrition.

Benefit₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second child is a girl
Who can applyPregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees)
Where to applythe Anganwadi centre and online

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (zero-balance account)

Basic savings bank account with no minimum balance, RuPay debit card with accident insurance and overdraft facility.

BenefitZero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover
Who can applyAny Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account
Where to applyyour bank branch

Kisan Credit Card (KCC)

Short-term crop loans at a subsidised interest rate for farmers, livestock and fisheries, with interest subvention for prompt repayment.

BenefitCrop loan at an effective 4% interest on timely repayment (up to ₹3 lakh)
Who can applyOwner and tenant farmers, sharecroppers, SHGs/JLGs of farmers, animal husbandry and fisheries farmers
Where to applyyour bank branch

Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)

Cash assistance for institutional delivery in government hospitals, with free transport and care arranged through the ASHA.

Benefit₹1,400 to rural mothers for institutional delivery
Who can applyPregnant women delivering in a government or accredited facility
Where to applythe Anganwadi centre

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (crop insurance)

Crop insurance against natural calamities, pests and diseases at a low farmer premium (2% Kharif, 1.5% Rabi).

BenefitCompensation for notified crop losses
Who can applyAll farmers growing notified crops in notified areas
Where to applyyour bank branch, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online

PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima & PM Suraksha Bima Yojana

Low-cost life cover (₹2 lakh for ₹436 a year) and accident cover (₹2 lakh for ₹20 a year) through your bank account.

Benefit₹2 lakh life cover and ₹2 lakh accident cover
Who can applyBank account holders aged 18–50 (life) and 18–70 (accident)
Where to applyyour bank branch

DAY-NRLM / UP State Rural Livelihood Mission (women's self-help groups)

Organises rural women into self-help groups with revolving funds, bank credit and livelihood training; members can become BC Sakhi, Lakhpati Didi and more.

BenefitRevolving fund, community investment fund and low-interest bank loans
Who can applyWomen from rural households, especially poor and vulnerable families
Where to applythe block office

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Terrain and climate of Rahui

Elevation
50 mCalculatedSRTM elevation model
Average annual rainfall
1,003 mm2001-2020CalculatedNASA POWER

The gram panchayats of Rahui lie at an average of about 50 metres above sea level. CalculatedSRTM elevation model

Rahui gets roughly 1,000 mm of rain in an average year. The land around it is almost flat: heights within 2 km vary by only about 9 m, typical of the alluvial plains.

Land cover around Rahui

Land cover within about 2 km

  • Cropland 87%
  • Tree cover 8.0%
  • Built-up land 3.7%
  • Water and wetland 0.1%
  • Grass and scrub 1.0%
  • Bare or sparse land 0.2%

Averaged over its gram panchayats, the land around Rahui's villages is about 87% cropland, 8% tree cover and 4% built-up (ESA WorldCover 2021). 2021CalculatedESA WorldCover 2021

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Rahui Block: frequently asked questions

Which district is Rahui Block in?

Rahui Block is in Nalanda district (Patna Division).

How many gram panchayats are there in Rahui Block?

There are 16 gram panchayats in Rahui Block.

How many villages are there in Rahui Block?

Rahui Block has 63 revenue villages.

Where is the Rahui block office and what does it do?

The Rahui block office (Khand Vikas Karyalaya) is at the block headquarters in Nalanda district. It deals with VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), PM Awas Yojana (Gramin), pension verification, Swachh Bharat Mission and most gram panchayat matters, so it’s where you go when the panchayat can’t sort something out.

Which assembly constituency does Rahui come under?

Rahui comes under the Biharsharif Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

Who is the MLA of Rahui?

The MLA for Biharsharif is Dr. Sunil Kumar (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 1,09,304 votes (50.8%) and won by 29,168 votes.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Rahui in?

Rahui is in the Nalanda Lok Sabha constituency.

Who is the MP of Rahui?

The Member of Parliament for Nalanda is Kaushalendra Kumar (Janata Dal (United)), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,59,422 votes (48.9%) and won by 1,69,114 votes.

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Which gram panchayat in Rahui Block has the most villages?

Sosandi has the most villages (7).

How many Mukhiyas in Rahui Block are women?

In the 2021 panchayat election, women won 8 of the 15 Mukhiya seats here (53%).

How many candidates contested each Mukhiya seat in Rahui Block in 2021?

In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 7.9 candidates contested each Mukhiya seat in Rahui Block. No Mukhiya seat was won unopposed.

How do the panchayats of Rahui perform in the Panchayat Advancement Index?

The gram panchayats of Rahui average 58.0 out of 100 in PAI 2023-24, slightly ahead of the Bihar average of 51.9.

How many banks and post offices are there in Rahui Block?

We list 1 bank branch and 12 post offices in Rahui Block.

How far is Rahui Block from Nalanda district headquarters?

The centre of Rahui Block is about 10.0 km north-east of Nalanda district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.

Which is the nearest railway station to Rahui Block?

The nearest railway station to the centre of Rahui Block is Rahul Road (RRE), about 3.7 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Suhsarai (SOW), 3.8 km; Ambapendarpur Halt (APP), 4.0 km.

Which is the nearest airport to Rahui Block?

The nearest airport to the centre of Rahui Block is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 59 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Gaya Airport (GAY), about 86 km away.

Which blocks are near Rahui Block?

Neighbouring blocks of Rahui Block: Noorsarai (11 km), Harnaut (12 km), Bind (12 km), Biharsharif (13 km) and Asthawan (13 km).

How can I check MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job cards or the PM Awas (Gramin) list for Rahui Block?

On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, district Nalanda and block Rahui, then your gram panchayat, to see job cards and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. Both schemes are run from the Rahui block office by the Block Development Officer (BDO). MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026.

How do I apply for a pension in Rahui Block?

For old-age, widow or disability pension, apply online on RTPS Bihar (social security pension) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter. The Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies rural applications from Rahui block, and once approved the pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.

How can I file a complaint with the Rahui Block administration?

File your complaint on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call helpline 1800 345 6284. It goes to the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Rahui Block and the department concerned, and you can track it online with the complaint number.

What is the altitude of Rahui Block above sea level?

The gram panchayats of Rahui Block lie at an average of about 50 metres above sea level (SRTM terrain model).

How much rainfall does Rahui Block get, and how hot does it get?

On 2001-2020 averages, the gram panchayats of Rahui Block get about 1,000 mm of rain a year, 84% of it between June and September. The hottest days reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 1°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

How much farmland and tree cover is there around Rahui Block?

Around the gram panchayats of Rahui Block, the land is on average 87% cropland, 8% tree cover and 4% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

Data sources and updates

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Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026

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