Rahamu Village
Rahamu is a revenue village in Phansidewa block, Darjeeling district, West Bengal. It had a population of 702 in 150 households (Census 2011).
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702 souls. 150 homes.
Phansidewa block, Darjeeling district, West Bengal.
Rahamu today
- Black Gram Dal(Urd Dal)₹12,500Siliguri APMC · 11 Nov 2026
- Cabbage₹2,900Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC · 11 Nov 2026
- Carrot₹3,400Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC · 11 Nov 2026
Happy Diwali 2026 to every family of Rahamu, Phansidewa block, Darjeeling!
Diwali 2026 in Rahamu
West Bengal's official 2026 holiday list: Additional Day for Kali Puja on Monday 9 November 2026; Additional Day for Kali Puja on Tuesday 10 November 2026; Bhratridwitiya on Wednesday 11 November 2026; Day after Bhratridwitiya on Thursday 12 November 2026.
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Rahamu at a glance
A small village by the standards of Phansidewa block, Rahamu ranked 78th of 103 by population, with 702 people in 150 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 65.3%, below Darjeeling district's 73.2% (Phansidewa block: 64.5%), while the sex ratio was 950 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 978. It falls under Jalas-Nijamtara gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 734434. The village covers 141 hectares — about 1.4 km², or roughly 497 people per km² (Census 2011).
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Phansidewa Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 0 self-help groups with 1 member (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
- Encyclopaedia
- Wikidata Q60789992 Matched on the LGD village code; retrieved 2026-10-29.
Gram panchayat
Rahamu is in the Jalas-Nijamtara gram panchayat.
Other villages in Jalas-Nijamtara
- Liusipukuri
- Mahammadbaksa
- Bara Pathuram
- Nirmmal
- Kalaram
- Kashiram
- Radha
- Chhota Pathuram
- Hatiram
- Dwarabaksa
- Bhushibhita
- Laldas
- Rupandighi
- Narayan
- Guabari
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Rahamu compares
By population, Rahamu ranks #78 of 103 inhabited villages in Phansidewa block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
What Rahamu had in Census 2011
- Primary school Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 734434
Other villages in Phansidewa block
View all 113 →- Paschim Madati
- Lahugaon
- Madhya Bansgaon
- Bara Paikpara Arazi
- Budharugaon
- Mandila Jhar
- Purbba Madati
- Banshgaon
- Liusipukuri
- Uttar Bansgaon Kismat
- Pathar Hirhirar Chhat
- Bandar Gachh
- Bansgaonchakla
- Purba Bansgaon
- Dhakpara
- Molani
- Bhalamanashi
- Mahammadbaksa
- Gangaram Tea Garden
- Bara Pathuram
- Thakurganja
- Nirmmal
- Chikanmati
- Kalaram
- Tepu Tea Garden
- Kashiram
- Dhamnagachh
- Jogibhita
- Guabari
- Purbba Bansgaon Kismat
- Hetmuri
- Antigachh
Rahamu — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × West Bengal's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+10.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 702Census 2011
- Male / female
- 360 / 342
- Households
- 150
- People per home
- 4.7
- Literacy rate
- 65.3%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 237
- Work participation
- 33.8%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Rahamu on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 2 km, from the village's coordinate on Wikidata, checked against its mandal — not the exact site of Rahamu. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Rahamu · 26.6423° N, 88.3929° E
Electoral profile
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Write a postEssential services & places near Rahamu
Rahamu isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Phansidewa block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices440 in Darjeeling district
Post office
Hospitals & clinics211 in Darjeeling district
Schools & anganwadis70 in Darjeeling district
Colleges & universities25 in Darjeeling district
Police & fire stations17 in Darjeeling district
Revenue & panchayat offices4 in Darjeeling district
Government offices27 in Darjeeling district
Temples40 in Darjeeling district
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Churches7 in Darjeeling district
Other places of worship33 in Darjeeling district
Transport99 in Darjeeling district
Agriculture services15 in Darjeeling district
Community places54 in Darjeeling district
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People often ask about Rahamu
Where is Rahamu located?
Rahamu is a village in Phansidewa block of Darjeeling district, West Bengal, India.
Which district is Rahamu in?
Rahamu is in Darjeeling district of West Bengal.
Which gram panchayat does Rahamu belong to?
Rahamu comes under the Jalas-Nijamtara gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Rahamu?
The pincode of Rahamu, Phansidewa, Darjeeling is 734434.
What is the population of Rahamu?
As per the 2011 Census, Rahamu had a population of 702 (360 males and 342 females).
How many households are there in Rahamu?
Rahamu had 150 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Rahamu?
Rahamu covers about 141 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Rahamu?
The literacy rate of Rahamu was 65.3% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Rahamu?
Rahamu had 950 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which development block is Rahamu in?
Rahamu is in the Phansidewa development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Rahamu?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Rahamu is 306746 and its Census 2011 village code is 306746.
Which villages are near Rahamu?
Villages near Rahamu include Salbari (about 14 km), Sukna (about 17 km), Purba Dangapara (about 18 km), Uttar Ariagaon (about 18 km), Fatehabad (about 18 km).
What is the population of Rahamu in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Rahamu's Census 2011 population of 702 by West Bengal's official RGI projection (+10.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 770 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Rahamu?
The sarpanch of Rahamu has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 16.8 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Darjeeling district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 11 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Gram Dal(Urd Dal) · Black Gram Dal | Siliguri APMC | 12,000 | 13,000 | 12,500 | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Cabbage | Darjeeling APMC | 2,700 | 2,900 | 2,800 | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Cabbage | Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC | 2,800 | 3,000 | 2,900 | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Carrot | Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC | 3,300 | 3,500 | 3,400 | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Ginger(Green) | Darjeeling APMC | 7,400 | 7,600 | 7,500 | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Siliguri APMC | 4,500 | 5,000 | 4,800 | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Green Gram Dal(Moong Dal) · Green Gram Dal | Siliguri APMC | 10,200 | 10,500 | 10,300 | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Masur Dal · Masur Dal | Siliguri APMC | 12,500 | 13,000 | 12,700 | 11 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Rahamu's shops. Best mandi price near Rahamu →
Official dataAgmarknet, 11 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the village's coordinate on Wikidata, checked against its mandal).
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